Mercurial vs Vessel paint color comparison

Mercurial vs Vessel

Both are Sherwin-Williams colors. These are both greige-greys, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within greige-grey to land. At LRV 61 vs 58, Mercurial will read as the brighter of the two — a 3-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. They share a warm quality — useful to know if you're layering them in the same space. With a ΔE of 2.2, 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

Mercurial
Sherwin-Williams · 9550
LRV61.0
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number9550
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight
Vessel
Sherwin-Williams · 9547
LRV57.9
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number9547
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight

Mercurial vs Vessel Simulated Comparison

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

More Mercurial comparisons

See how Mercurial stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

Agreeable Gray
Agreeable Gray
Mercurial
Mercurial
Agreeable Gray vs Mercurial
Sherwin-Williams
Mercurial
9550 · LRV 61

With LRVs of 61 and 60, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Mercurial
Mercurial
Naval
Naval
Mercurial vs Naval
Sherwin-Williams
Mercurial
9550 · LRV 61
Sherwin-Williams
Naval
LRV 4

Mercurial reflects far more light (LRV 61 vs 4), opening up a space where Naval encloses it.