Serious Gray vs Soulful Blue
Serious Gray and Soulful Blue come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. These are both blue-greys, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within blue-grey to land. Their light reflectance values are nearly the same — 23 vs 20 — so neither will read significantly brighter or darker than the other. Where Serious Gray leans neutral, Soulful Blue reads cool — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. ΔE 8.6 means they're clearly different, but not dramatically so — they'd pair well in the same room. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Serious Gray vs Soulful Blue in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Serious Gray and Soulful Blue 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.
House
A full exterior is the most demanding test for a paint color — scale and outdoor light both amplify differences that seem small on a swatch. Serious Gray reads more restrained here, while Soulful Blue adds a sense of enclosure and warmth.
Color Details
Serious Gray vs Soulful Blue Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Serious Gray on one side and Soulful Blue 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.