Hidden Trail vs Link Gray
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, Hidden Trail belongs to the greige-grey family and Link Gray to the grey family. Link Gray (LRV 21) reflects noticeably more light than Hidden Trail (LRV 10), a difference of 10 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Hidden Trail runs warm while Link Gray is decidedly neutral, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 14.1, 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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Hidden Trail vs Link Gray Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Hidden Trail on one side and Link 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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