Silver Tipped Sage vs Silverplate paint color comparison

Silver Tipped Sage vs Silverplate

Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. These are both greys, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within grey to land. They have nearly identical light reflectance values (54 vs 53), so they'll read as similarly Medium in most lighting conditions. Both lean neutral, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. At ΔE 2.5, these are close — the kind of difference that matters when choosing between them, but doesn't read strongly in a finished room. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Silver Tipped Sage
Sherwin-Williams · 9642
LRV53.5
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number9642
Undertone—
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessMedium
Silverplate
Sherwin-Williams · 7649
LRV52.6
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number7649
Undertone—
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessMedium

Silver Tipped Sage vs Silverplate Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Silver Tipped Sage on one side and Silverplate on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

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.