Renwick Heather vs Spalding Gray

Both are Sherwin-Williams colors. Renwick Heather reads as grey, while Spalding Gray reads as greige-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. With LRVs of 22 and 22, they'll behave almost identically in terms of how much light they reflect back into a room. The tonal difference — Renwick Heather's neutral character against Spalding Gray's warm — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 4.6, 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

Renwick Heather
Sherwin-Williams · 2818
Hex#8B7D7B
LRV21.6
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number2818
Undertone
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessMedium
Spalding Gray
Sherwin-Williams · 6074
Hex#8D7F75
LRV22.1
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6074
Undertone
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

Renwick Heather vs Spalding Gray Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Renwick Heather 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.

More Renwick Heather comparisons

See how Renwick Heather stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

White Dove
Renwick Heather
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Renwick Heather
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

Iron Ore
Renwick Heather
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Renwick Heather reads noticeably lighter

Purbeck Stone
Renwick Heather
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone is the lighter choice

Evergreen Fog
Renwick Heather
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Evergreen Fog reads slightly lighter

Mizzle
Renwick Heather
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle is the lighter choice

Agreeable Gray
Renwick Heather
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray is the lighter choice

Denim Drift
Renwick Heather
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Denim Drift reads slightly lighter

Tranquil Dawn
Renwick Heather
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn is the lighter choice

Balboa Mist
Renwick Heather
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist is the lighter choice

Vintage Vogue
Renwick Heather
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Renwick Heather reads slightly lighter

Pale Green
Renwick Heather
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Pale Green reads slightly lighter

Pine Needle
Renwick Heather
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Renwick Heather reads noticeably lighter

Cement grey
Renwick Heather
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Nearly identical in tone

Black grey
Renwick Heather
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Renwick Heather reads noticeably lighter

Piazza
Renwick Heather
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza is the lighter choice

Humble Yellow
Renwick Heather
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Humble Yellow is the lighter choice

Windmill Lane
Renwick Heather
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Windmill Lane reads slightly lighter

Senses
Renwick Heather
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Senses reads noticeably lighter

Lamp Black
Renwick Heather
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Renwick Heather reads noticeably lighter

Washed Linen
Renwick Heather
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Washed Linen is the lighter choice

Tea with Florence
Renwick Heather
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Renwick Heather reads slightly lighter

Thames Fog
Renwick Heather
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Thames Fog reads slightly lighter

Ocean Abyss
Renwick Heather
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Renwick Heather reads noticeably lighter

Classic Silver
Renwick Heather
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Classic Silver is the lighter choice

Teton Blue
Renwick Heather
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Teton Blue reads slightly lighter

RAL 110-2
Renwick Heather
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 is the lighter choice

RAL 110-1
Renwick Heather
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 is the lighter choice

Paper
Renwick Heather
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
Renwick Heather
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Renwick Heather reads slightly lighter