Hammered Silver vs Proper Gray
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hammered Silver reads as greige-grey, while Proper Gray reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Proper Gray (LRV 40) reflects noticeably more light than Hammered Silver (LRV 26), a difference of 13 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Hammered Silver runs warm while Proper Gray is decidedly neutral, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 12.3, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.
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Hammered Silver vs Proper Gray Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Hammered Silver on one side and Proper 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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