Roycroft Mist Gray vs Western Reserve
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Both sit in the greige-grey family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. Roycroft Mist Gray (LRV 51) reflects noticeably more light than Western Reserve (LRV 36), a difference of 15 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean warm, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. With a ΔE of 10.0, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. 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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Roycroft Mist Gray vs Western Reserve Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Roycroft Mist Gray on one side and Western Reserve 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.
More Roycroft Mist Gray comparisons
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