Scattered Showers vs Steely Gray

Both are Sherwin-Williams colors. Hue-wise, Scattered Showers belongs to the grey-red family and Steely Gray to the blue-grey family. At LRV 30 vs 22, Steely Gray will read as the brighter of the two — a 9-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. They share a neutral quality — useful to know if you're layering them in the same space. At ΔE 8.2, 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.