On The Rocks vs Median
On The Rocks is a Sherwin-Williams color while Median comes from Tikkurila. Hue-wise, On The Rocks belongs to the grey family and Median to the greige-grey family. With LRVs of 62 and 62, they'll behave almost identically in terms of how much light they reflect back into a room. With a ΔE of 1.5, the difference is subtle — you'd need them side by side to reliably tell them apart. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
On The Rocks vs Median in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. On The Rocks and Median are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone — these photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions.
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. In photos like these you're seeing the difference at its most direct. In a finished room, the distinction is there but not dramatic.
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On The Rocks vs Median Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see On The Rocks on one side and Median 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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