Magnetic Gray vs Silverpointe
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Both sit in the grey family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. Silverpointe (LRV 64) reflects noticeably more light than Magnetic Gray (LRV 46), a difference of 18 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 10.7, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Magnetic Gray vs Silverpointe in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Seeing Magnetic Gray and Silverpointe in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.
Bathroom
Bathrooms are one of the few spaces where you're genuinely enclosed by the paint color, which makes the choice between these two more consequential. Silverpointe reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Magnetic Gray.
Color Details
Magnetic Gray vs Silverpointe Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Magnetic Gray on one side and Silverpointe 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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