Raisin vs Tame Teal

Raisin and Tame Teal come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Raisin reads as grey, while Tame Teal reads as blue — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 71-point LRV gap — 73 for Tame Teal vs 3 for Raisin — means Tame Teal will open up a space more effectively. Where Raisin leans warm, Tame Teal reads cool — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 72.3 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.