Griffin vs Sleepy Hollow
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Griffin reads as greige-grey, while Sleepy Hollow reads as blue — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Sleepy Hollow (LRV 57) reflects noticeably more light than Griffin (LRV 13), a difference of 44 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Griffin runs warm while Sleepy Hollow is decidedly cool, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 39.9, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Griffin vs Sleepy Hollow in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Seeing Griffin and Sleepy Hollow in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.
Kitchen Cabinets
Kitchen cabinets are constantly compared against adjacent materials, which means subtle differences between these two become much more visible. Sleepy Hollow reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Griffin.
Color Details
Griffin vs Sleepy Hollow Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Griffin on one side and Sleepy Hollow on the other.
Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.
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