Palisade vs Serious Gray
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, Palisade belongs to the greige-grey family and Serious Gray to the blue-grey family. Palisade (LRV 35) reflects noticeably more light than Serious Gray (LRV 23), a difference of 12 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Palisade runs warm while Serious Gray is decidedly neutral, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 16.0, 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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Palisade vs Serious Gray Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Palisade 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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