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Repose Gray vs Apparition

Sherwin-Williams Repose Gray SW 7015 compared with Benjamin Moore Apparition 860

Repose Gray and Apparition are practically the same color; most people can't tell them apart on a wall. Both have a warm yellow undertone. They're close enough (ΔE 0.6) that most people won't see a difference on a wall, so one can usually stand in for the other.

Living room painted Repose Gray on the left and Apparition on the right
Repose Gray · Sherwin-WilliamsApparition · Benjamin MoorePhoto: Pipcke / Unsplash

ΔE 0.6 · Nearly identical

How different the two colors look. Under 2.5 is very hard to tell apart on a wall; over 5 is clearly different.

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Repose GrayApparition
BrandSherwin-WilliamsBenjamin Moore
CodeSW 7015860
LRV5858
Undertoneyellowyellow
FamilyGrayGray
HEX#CCC9C0#CCC8BE
Good foropen-plan living areas, hallwaysopen-plan living areas, hallways

Questions

What is the difference between Repose Gray and Apparition?

Repose Gray and Apparition are practically the same color; most people can't tell them apart on a wall. Both have a warm yellow undertone. They're close enough (ΔE 0.6) that most people won't see a difference on a wall, so one can usually stand in for the other.

Which is lighter, Repose Gray or Apparition?

They have the same LRV (58), so they're equally light.

How does Repose Gray compare to Apparition in a north-facing room?

In north light Repose Gray will look a little cooler and grayer than on the chip. The same goes for Apparition.

Based on published color values. Screens vary, so always check a physical sample before buying.

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