Rock Bottom vs Spangle

Rock Bottom and Spangle come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Rock Bottom reads as grey, while Spangle reads as pink-purple — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 66-point LRV gap — 73 for Spangle vs 7 for Rock Bottom — means Spangle will open up a space more effectively. Where Rock Bottom leans neutral, Spangle reads cool — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 57.3 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.