Sherwin-Williams Useful Gray vs Behr Mineral
Compare undertones, light reflectance, and visual depth side by side.
Color Comparison
| Useful Gray | Mineral |
|---|
| HEX | #C9C3B8 | #C6C6C0 |
| LRV | 58 | 62 |
| Undertone | warm | neutral |
| Hue | 88° | 110° |
| Perceptual Difference (ΔE) | 3.34 |
| LRV Difference | 4 |
Design Comparison
- Useful Gray reads slightly warmer than Mineral.
- Mineral will feel brighter and more reflective in most spaces.
- Useful Gray carries slightly more color presence and depth.
- These colors are very close, with subtle perceptual differences.
Design Insight
- Useful Gray appears slightly warmer than Mineral.
- Useful Gray carries slightly more saturation, giving it more color presence.
