Uncertain Gray vs Granite

Uncertain GraySherwin-WilliamsvsGraniteTikkurilaΔE 4.0Noticeable difference

Where Uncertain Gray belongs to Sherwin-Williams's range, Granite is a Tikkurila color. These are both greys, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within grey to land. Uncertain Gray (LRV 43) reflects noticeably more light than Granite (LRV 38), a difference of 5 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. The ΔE 4.0 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Uncertain Gray
Sherwin-Williams · 6234
Hex#A9B0B1
LRV42.7
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6234
Undertone
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessMedium
Granite
Tikkurila · K499
Hex#A4A6A5
LRV37.9
BrandTikkurila
NumberK499
Undertone
Temperature
BrightnessMedium

Uncertain Gray vs Granite Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Uncertain Gray on one side and Granite 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 Uncertain Gray comparisons

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

White Dove
Uncertain Gray
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Uncertain Gray
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

Iron Ore
Uncertain Gray
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Uncertain Gray is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Uncertain Gray
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone reads slightly lighter

Evergreen Fog
Uncertain Gray
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Uncertain Gray reads noticeably lighter

Mizzle
Uncertain Gray
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle reads slightly lighter

Agreeable Gray
Uncertain Gray
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray reads noticeably lighter

Denim Drift
Uncertain Gray
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Uncertain Gray reads noticeably lighter

Tranquil Dawn
Uncertain Gray
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn reads noticeably lighter

Balboa Mist
Uncertain Gray
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist reads noticeably lighter

Vintage Vogue
Uncertain Gray
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Uncertain Gray is the lighter choice

Pale Green
Uncertain Gray
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Uncertain Gray reads slightly lighter

Pine Needle
Uncertain Gray
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Uncertain Gray is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Uncertain Gray
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Uncertain Gray reads noticeably lighter

Black grey
Uncertain Gray
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Uncertain Gray is the lighter choice

Piazza
Uncertain Gray
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza reads noticeably lighter

Humble Yellow
Uncertain Gray
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Humble Yellow reads noticeably lighter

Windmill Lane
Uncertain Gray
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Uncertain Gray reads slightly lighter

Senses
Uncertain Gray
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Nearly identical in tone

Lamp Black
Uncertain Gray
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Uncertain Gray is the lighter choice

Washed Linen
Uncertain Gray
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Washed Linen reads noticeably lighter

Tea with Florence
Uncertain Gray
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Uncertain Gray reads noticeably lighter

Thames Fog
Uncertain Gray
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Uncertain Gray reads noticeably lighter

Ocean Abyss
Uncertain Gray
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Uncertain Gray is the lighter choice

Classic Silver
Uncertain Gray
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Classic Silver reads slightly lighter

Teton Blue
Uncertain Gray
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Uncertain Gray reads slightly lighter

RAL 110-2
Uncertain Gray
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 is the lighter choice

RAL 110-1
Uncertain Gray
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 is the lighter choice

Paper
Uncertain Gray
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
Uncertain Gray
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Uncertain Gray is the lighter choice