Messenger Bag vs Smooth Stone paint color comparison

Messenger Bag vs Smooth Stone

Messenger Bag and Smooth Stone come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Both sit in the greige-grey family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. The 19-point LRV gap — 37 for Smooth Stone vs 18 for Messenger Bag — means Smooth Stone will open up a space more effectively. Both share a warm character, which means they'll respond to light and surrounding materials in similar ways. A ΔE of 19.3 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Messenger Bag
Sherwin-Williams · 7740
LRV17.7
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number7740
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark
Smooth Stone
Sherwin-Williams · 9568
LRV36.6
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number9568
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

Messenger Bag vs Smooth Stone Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Messenger Bag on one side and Smooth Stone 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.