Night Out vs Serious Gray
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Night Out reads as grey, while Serious Gray reads as blue-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Serious Gray (LRV 23) reflects noticeably more light than Night Out (LRV 14), a difference of 9 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. With a ΔE of 10.4, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. 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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Night Out vs Serious Gray Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Night Out on one side and Serious 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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