Original White vs Uncertain Gray paint color comparison

Original White vs Uncertain Gray

Both are Sherwin-Williams colors. Original White reads as greige-grey, while Uncertain Gray reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 74 vs 43, Original White will read as the brighter of the two — a 31-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Original White's warm character against Uncertain Gray's neutral — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 18.0, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Original White
Sherwin-Williams · 7077
LRV73.5
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number7077
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight
Uncertain Gray
Sherwin-Williams · 6234
LRV42.7
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6234
Undertone—
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessMedium

Original White vs Uncertain Gray Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Original White on one side and Uncertain Gray on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

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.

More Original White comparisons

See how Original White stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

Naval
Naval
Original White
Naval vs Original White
Sherwin-Williams
Naval
LRV 4
Sherwin-Williams
Original White
7077 · LRV 74

At LRV 74 vs 4, Original White is decisively the brighter choice.

Original White
Pure White
Pure White
Original White vs Pure White
Sherwin-Williams
Original White
7077 · LRV 74

A 10-point LRV gap (84 vs 74) makes Pure White the marginally brighter of the two.