Hibernate vs Spalding Gray
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, Hibernate belongs to the grey family and Spalding Gray to the greige-grey family. Hibernate (LRV 38) reflects noticeably more light than Spalding Gray (LRV 22), a difference of 16 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Hibernate runs neutral while Spalding Gray is decidedly warm, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 14.8, 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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Hibernate vs Spalding Gray Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Hibernate on one side and Spalding 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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