Gris vs Raisin
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. These are both greys, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within grey to land. Gris (LRV 39) reflects noticeably more light than Raisin (LRV 3), a difference of 37 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Gris runs neutral while Raisin is decidedly warm, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 50.5, 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.
Gris vs Raisin in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Seeing Gris and Raisin in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.
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Gris vs Raisin Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Gris on one side and Raisin 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.