Heavenly White vs Steely Gray
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, Heavenly White belongs to the greige-white family and Steely Gray to the blue-grey family. Heavenly White (LRV 81) reflects noticeably more light than Steely Gray (LRV 30), a difference of 51 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Heavenly White runs warm while Steely Gray is decidedly neutral, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 30.5, 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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Heavenly White vs Steely Gray Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Heavenly White 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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