Intrepid Grey vs Rhinestone paint color comparison

Intrepid Grey vs Rhinestone

Intrepid GreySherwin-WilliamsvsRhinestoneSherwin-WilliamsΔE 0.7 — Imperceptible difference

Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Intrepid Grey reads as grey-white, while Rhinestone reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. They have nearly identical light reflectance values (76 vs 74), so they'll read as similarly Light in most lighting conditions. Both lean neutral, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. At ΔE 0.7, these are close — the kind of difference that matters when choosing between them, but doesn't read strongly in a finished room. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Intrepid Grey
Sherwin-Williams · 9556
LRV75.7
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number9556
Undertone—
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessLight
Rhinestone
Sherwin-Williams · 7656
LRV74.4
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number7656
Undertone—
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessLight

Intrepid Grey vs Rhinestone Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Intrepid Grey on one side and Rhinestone on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

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.