Griffin vs Soothing White

Griffin and Soothing White come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Griffin reads as greige-grey, while Soothing White reads as blue-white — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 63-point LRV gap — 76 for Soothing White vs 13 for Griffin — means Soothing White will open up a space more effectively. Where Griffin leans warm, Soothing White reads neutral — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 47.7 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.