Misty vs Online
Both are Sherwin-Williams colors. Hue-wise, Misty belongs to the blue-grey family and Online to the grey family. At LRV 64 vs 45, Misty will read as the brighter of the two — a 18-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. They share a neutral quality — useful to know if you're layering them in the same space. At ΔE 10.5, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Misty vs Online in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Seeing Misty and Online in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.
Living Room
Living rooms test a color across a full range of conditions — morning sun, afternoon shade, and evening lamp light all shift how both of these read. Misty returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.
Color Details
Misty vs Online Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Misty on one side and Online 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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