Griffin vs Steely Gray
Griffin and Steely Gray come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Hue-wise, Griffin belongs to the greige-grey family and Steely Gray to the blue-grey family. The 17-point LRV gap — 30 for Steely Gray vs 13 for Griffin — means Steely Gray will open up a space more effectively. Where Griffin leans warm, Steely Gray reads neutral — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 22.2 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Griffin vs Steely Gray in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Seeing Griffin and Steely Gray 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. Steely Gray reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Griffin.
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. Steely Gray returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.
Color Details
Griffin vs Steely Gray Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Griffin on one side and Steely Gray 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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