Knitting Needles vs Western Reserve

Both are Sherwin-Williams colors. Hue-wise, Knitting Needles belongs to the grey family and Western Reserve to the greige-grey family. At LRV 53 vs 36, Knitting Needles will read as the brighter of the two — a 17-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Knitting Needles's neutral character against Western Reserve's warm — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 12.5, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.