Gris vs Monorail Silver
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Both sit in the grey family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. Monorail Silver (LRV 50) reflects noticeably more light than Gris (LRV 39), a difference of 10 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean neutral, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. The ΔE 7.0 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Gris vs Monorail Silver in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Gris and Monorail Silver are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone — these photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions.
Bathroom
Bathrooms are one of the few spaces where you're genuinely enclosed by the paint color, which makes the choice between these two more consequential. Monorail Silver reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Gris.
Kitchen Cabinets
Kitchen cabinets are constantly compared against adjacent materials, which means subtle differences between these two become much more visible. Monorail Silver reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Gris.
Color Details
Gris vs Monorail Silver Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Gris on one side and Monorail Silver 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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