Repose Gray vs Sweater Weather
Repose Gray and Sweater Weather come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Repose Gray reads as greige-grey, while Sweater Weather reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Their light reflectance values are nearly the same — 58 vs 60 — so neither will read significantly brighter or darker than the other. Where Repose Gray leans warm, Sweater Weather reads neutral — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 1.8 puts them in subtle territory — distinguishable in direct comparison, less so from across a room. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Repose Gray vs Sweater Weather in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Repose Gray and Sweater Weather are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone — these photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions.
Kitchen Cabinets
Cabinet color is always seen in context — against countertops, backsplash, and hardware — which amplifies undertone differences that might disappear on a plain wall. Sweater Weather reads more restrained here, while Repose Gray adds a sense of enclosure and warmth.
Color Details
Repose Gray vs Sweater Weather Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Repose Gray on one side and Sweater Weather 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.