Griffin vs Smoky Blue
Griffin and Smoky Blue come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Hue-wise, Griffin belongs to the greige-grey family and Smoky Blue to the blue family. Their light reflectance values are nearly the same — 13 vs 15 — so neither will read significantly brighter or darker than the other. Where Griffin leans warm, Smoky Blue reads cool — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 18.2 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below you'll find 3 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Griffin vs Smoky Blue in Real Spaces
3 real rooms side by side. Seeing Griffin and Smoky Blue in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.
Living Room
A living room wall sees more varied light than almost any other surface in the house, which makes the choice between these two more nuanced than a chip suggests. Griffin brings more warmth to the space, while Smoky Blue keeps things cooler and crisper.
House
A full exterior is the most demanding test for a paint color — scale and outdoor light both amplify differences that seem small on a swatch. Smoky Blue reads more restrained here, while Griffin adds a sense of enclosure and warmth.
Kitchen Cabinets
Cabinet color is always seen in context — against countertops, backsplash, and hardware — which amplifies undertone differences that might disappear on a plain wall. Smoky Blue reads more restrained here, while Griffin adds a sense of enclosure and warmth.
Color Details
Griffin vs Smoky Blue Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Griffin on one side and Smoky Blue 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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