Spatial White vs Swanky Gray

Spatial White and Swanky Gray come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Spatial White reads as grey-white, while Swanky Gray reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 27-point LRV gap — 72 for Spatial White vs 45 for Swanky Gray — means Spatial White will open up a space more effectively. Both share a neutral character, which means they'll respond to light and surrounding materials in similar ways. A ΔE of 15.5 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.

Spatial White vs Swanky Gray in Real Spaces

1 real room side by side. Seeing Spatial White and Swanky Gray in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.

Bathroom

Small bathrooms intensify color. A shade that seems quiet in a larger room can feel immersive when you're surrounded by it on four walls. Spatial White returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.

Spatial WhiteSherwin Williams Spatial White bathroom paint

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Swanky GraySw Swanky Gray Bathroom

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Color Details

Spatial White
Sherwin-Williams · 6259
Hex#DDDCDB
LRV71.7
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6259
Undertone
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessLight
Swanky Gray
Sherwin-Williams · 6261
Hex#B5B1B5
LRV44.6
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6261
Undertone
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessMedium

Spatial White vs Swanky Gray Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Spatial White on one side and Swanky Gray 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.

More Spatial White comparisons

See how Spatial White stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

White Dove
Spatial White
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove reads slightly lighter

Ammonite
Spatial White
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Nearly identical in tone

Iron Ore
Spatial White
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Spatial White is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Spatial White
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Spatial White reads noticeably lighter

Evergreen Fog
Spatial White
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Spatial White is the lighter choice

Mizzle
Spatial White
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Spatial White reads noticeably lighter

Agreeable Gray
Spatial White
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Spatial White reads slightly lighter

Denim Drift
Spatial White
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Spatial White is the lighter choice

Tranquil Dawn
Spatial White
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Spatial White reads noticeably lighter

Balboa Mist
Spatial White
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Spatial White reads slightly lighter

Vintage Vogue
Spatial White
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Spatial White is the lighter choice

Pale Green
Spatial White
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Spatial White is the lighter choice

Pine Needle
Spatial White
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Spatial White is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Spatial White
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Spatial White is the lighter choice

Black grey
Spatial White
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Spatial White is the lighter choice

Piazza
Spatial White
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Spatial White reads slightly lighter

Humble Yellow
Spatial White
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Spatial White reads noticeably lighter

Windmill Lane
Spatial White
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Spatial White is the lighter choice

Senses
Spatial White
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Spatial White is the lighter choice

Lamp Black
Spatial White
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Spatial White is the lighter choice

Washed Linen
Spatial White
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Spatial White reads noticeably lighter

Tea with Florence
Spatial White
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Spatial White is the lighter choice

Thames Fog
Spatial White
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Spatial White is the lighter choice

Ocean Abyss
Spatial White
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Spatial White is the lighter choice

Classic Silver
Spatial White
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Spatial White reads noticeably lighter

Teton Blue
Spatial White
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Spatial White is the lighter choice

RAL 110-2
Spatial White
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

Nearly identical in tone

RAL 110-1
Spatial White
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 reads slightly lighter

Paper
Spatial White
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper reads noticeably lighter

Passageway
Spatial White
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Spatial White is the lighter choice