Grizzle Gray vs Still Water
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Grizzle Gray reads as grey, while Still Water reads as blue-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Grizzle Gray (LRV 13) reflects noticeably more light than Still Water (LRV 10), a difference of 3 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Grizzle Gray runs neutral while Still Water is decidedly cool, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. The ΔE 8.5 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below you'll find 6 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Grizzle Gray vs Still Water in Real Spaces
6 real rooms side by side. Grizzle Gray and Still Water 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.
Living Room
In a living room, color works across both daylight and evening light — the same wall can read very differently at noon and at 8pm. The temperature contrast between Still Water and Grizzle Gray is what sets these apart most in this context.
Bedroom
The context that matters most in a bedroom is how a color reads under a bedside lamp at night, not under noon daylight. Still Water brings more warmth to the space, while Grizzle Gray keeps things cooler and crisper.
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. Still Water brings more warmth to the space, while Grizzle Gray keeps things cooler and crisper.
House
Seen across an entire facade, subtle tonal differences become pronounced. What reads as nearly the same on a chip often reads as clearly different at scale. Still Water brings more warmth to the space, while Grizzle Gray keeps things cooler and crisper.
Front Door
A front door is a focal point — small color differences read clearly at this concentrated scale. The temperature contrast between Still Water and Grizzle Gray is what sets these apart most in this context.
Kitchen Cabinets
Kitchen cabinets are constantly compared against adjacent materials, which means subtle differences between these two become much more visible. Still Water brings more warmth to the space, while Grizzle Gray keeps things cooler and crisper.
Color Details
Grizzle Gray vs Still Water Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Grizzle Gray on one side and Still Water 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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