Mineral Gray vs Perle Noir
Mineral Gray and Perle Noir come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Hue-wise, Mineral Gray belongs to the blue-grey family and Perle Noir to the grey family. Their light reflectance values are nearly the same — 9 vs 8 — so neither will read significantly brighter or darker than the other. Where Mineral Gray leans cool, Perle Noir reads neutral — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. ΔE 6.9 means they're clearly different, but not dramatically so — they'd pair well in the same room. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Mineral Gray vs Perle Noir in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Mineral Gray and Perle Noir are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone — these photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions.
Bathroom
Small bathrooms intensify color. A shade that seems quiet in a larger room can feel immersive when you're surrounded by it on four walls. Mineral Gray reads more restrained here, while Perle Noir adds a sense of enclosure and warmth.
Color Details
Mineral Gray vs Perle Noir Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Mineral Gray on one side and Perle Noir 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.