On The Rocks vs Techno Gray
On The Rocks and Techno Gray come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Hue-wise, On The Rocks belongs to the grey family and Techno Gray to the greige-grey family. The 13-point LRV gap — 62 for On The Rocks vs 49 for Techno Gray — means On The Rocks will open up a space more effectively. Where On The Rocks leans neutral, Techno Gray reads warm — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. ΔE 9.1 means they're clearly different, but not dramatically so — they'd pair well in the same room. 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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On The Rocks vs Techno Gray Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see On The Rocks on one side and Techno 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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A 4-point LRV gap (62 vs 58) makes On The Rocks the marginally brighter of the two.
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