Leaflet vs Special Gray

Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, Leaflet belongs to the green-grey family and Special Gray to the grey family. Leaflet (LRV 30) reflects noticeably more light than Special Gray (LRV 19), a difference of 10 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean neutral, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. With a ΔE of 22.7, 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.