Mink vs Spalding Gray
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Mink reads as grey, while Spalding Gray reads as greige-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. They have nearly identical light reflectance values (20 vs 22), so they'll read as similarly Medium in most lighting conditions. Mink runs neutral while Spalding Gray is decidedly warm, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. The ΔE 4.5 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.
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Mink vs Spalding Gray Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Mink on one side and Spalding Gray 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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