Polished Concrete vs Spalding Gray paint color comparison

Polished Concrete vs Spalding Gray

Both are Sherwin-Williams colors. Hue-wise, Polished Concrete belongs to the grey family and Spalding Gray to the greige-grey family. At LRV 32 vs 22, Polished Concrete will read as the brighter of the two — a 9-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Polished Concrete's neutral character against Spalding Gray's warm — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 9.9, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Polished Concrete
Sherwin-Williams · 9167
LRV31.6
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number9167
Undertone—
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessMedium
Spalding Gray
Sherwin-Williams · 6074
LRV22.1
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6074
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

Polished Concrete vs Spalding Gray Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Polished Concrete on one side and Spalding 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.