Made in the Shade vs Window grey
Where Made in the Shade belongs to Valspar's range, Window grey is a RAL Classic color. Window grey (LRV 36) reflects noticeably more light than Made in the Shade (LRV 33), a difference of 3 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. At ΔE 2.0, these are close — the kind of difference that matters when choosing between them, but doesn't read strongly in a finished room.
Made in the Shade vs Window grey Color Comparison
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.
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Made in the Shade vs Window grey in Real Spaces
Made in the Shade and Window grey are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone. These real-room photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions. Showing 1 room type where both colors have photos.
Living Room
In a living room, color works across both daylight and evening light — the same wall can read very differently at noon and at 8pm. The brightness difference is modest but present — Window grey gives the walls a little more lift.
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