Mineral vs Uncertain Gray paint color comparison

Mineral vs Uncertain Gray

Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. These are both greys, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within grey to land. Mineral (LRV 46) reflects noticeably more light than Uncertain Gray (LRV 43), a difference of 4 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. At ΔE 2.6, these are close — the kind of difference that matters when choosing between them, but doesn't read strongly in a finished room. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Mineral
Sherwin-Williams · 9637
LRV46.4
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number9637
Undertone—
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessMedium
Uncertain Gray
Sherwin-Williams · 6234
LRV42.7
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6234
Undertone—
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessMedium

Mineral vs Uncertain Gray Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Mineral on one side and Uncertain Gray 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.