Limestone vs Solitary Slate

Limestone and Solitary Slate come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Hue-wise, Limestone belongs to the grey family and Solitary Slate to the greige-grey family. The 6-point LRV gap — 19 for Solitary Slate vs 13 for Limestone — means Solitary Slate will open up a space more effectively. Where Limestone leans neutral, Solitary Slate reads warm — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. ΔE 8.3 means they're clearly different, but not dramatically so — they'd pair well in the same room. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.