Krypton vs Mineral
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Krypton reads as blue-grey, while Mineral reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Krypton (LRV 52) reflects noticeably more light than Mineral (LRV 46), a difference of 5 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Krypton runs cool while Mineral is decidedly neutral, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. The ΔE 3.7 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Krypton vs Mineral in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Krypton and Mineral are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone — these photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions.
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Krypton vs Mineral Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Krypton on one side and Mineral 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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