Otter vs Silver Lake paint color comparison

Otter vs Silver Lake

OtterSherwin-WilliamsvsSilver LakeSherwin-WilliamsΔE 50.0 — Very different colors

Otter and Silver Lake come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Otter reads as beige-pink, while Silver Lake reads as blue-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 46-point LRV gap — 53 for Silver Lake vs 6 for Otter — means Silver Lake will open up a space more effectively. Where Otter leans warm, Silver Lake reads cool — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 50.0 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Otter
Sherwin-Williams · 6041
LRV6.3
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6041
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark
Silver Lake
Sherwin-Williams · 9633
LRV52.8
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number9633
Undertone—
TemperatureCool
BrightnessMedium

Otter vs Silver Lake Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Otter on one side and Silver Lake 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.