Portsmouth vs Stony Creek
Portsmouth and Stony Creek come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Portsmouth reads as blue-grey, while Stony Creek reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 13-point LRV gap — 22 for Portsmouth vs 9 for Stony Creek — means Portsmouth will open up a space more effectively. Both share a neutral character, which means they'll respond to light and surrounding materials in similar ways. A ΔE of 19.9 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.
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Portsmouth vs Stony Creek Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Portsmouth on one side and Stony Creek 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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