Twilight Gray vs Universal Khaki paint color comparison

Twilight Gray vs Universal Khaki

Twilight Gray and Universal Khaki come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Twilight Gray reads as greige-grey, while Universal Khaki reads as beige-greige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 12-point LRV gap — 53 for Twilight Gray vs 41 for Universal Khaki — means Twilight Gray will open up a space more effectively. Both share a warm character, which means they'll respond to light and surrounding materials in similar ways. A ΔE of 11.0 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Twilight Gray
Sherwin-Williams · 0054
LRV52.9
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number0054
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Universal Khaki
Sherwin-Williams · 6150
LRV40.6
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6150
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

Twilight Gray vs Universal Khaki Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Twilight Gray on one side and Universal Khaki 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.