Limestone vs Porpoise paint color comparison

Limestone vs Porpoise

LimestoneSherwin-WilliamsvsPorpoiseSherwin-WilliamsΔE 0.9 — Imperceptible difference

Both are Sherwin-Williams colors. Hue-wise, Limestone belongs to the grey family and Porpoise to the greige-grey family. With LRVs of 13 and 13, they'll behave almost identically in terms of how much light they reflect back into a room. The tonal difference — Limestone's neutral character against Porpoise's warm — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. With a ΔE of 0.9, the difference is subtle — you'd need them side by side to reliably tell them apart. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Limestone
Sherwin-Williams · 9599
LRV13.1
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number9599
Undertone—
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessDark
Porpoise
Sherwin-Williams · 7047
LRV12.9
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number7047
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark

Limestone vs Porpoise Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Limestone on one side and Porpoise 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.