ComparisonComparisonKilz RK210 and Sherwin-Williams SW 0055, ΔE 3.25 apart
Kilz International Gray (RK210) and Sherwin-Williams Light French Gray (SW 0055) measure a delta-E of 3.25 apart. Light French Gray is 1.6 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. International Gray holds more color, chroma 5.1 against 2.8, so it grays out less in dim light. The undertones part company: International Gray reads as a yellow-green cast at hue angle 126.9 degrees, Light French Gray as a true neutral at 94.2. Close, but a large sample of each will show the gap, particularly against white trim. If you need the International Gray depth in Sherwin-Williams's line, start from its LRV of 51.0 rather than matching by name.
Kilz International Gray and Sherwin-Williams Light French Gray are delta-E 3.25 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Kilz International Gray and Sherwin-Williams Light French Gray is delta-E 3.25.
Sherwin-Williams Light French Gray is lighter than Kilz International Gray by 1.6 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| International Gray | Light French Gray | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Kilz | Sherwin-Williams |
| Code | RK210 | SW 0055 |
| Hex | #BBBFB6 | #C2C0BB |
| Light reflectance | 51.0 | 52.6 |
| Undertone | yellow-green cast | true neutral |
| Chroma | 5.1 | 2.8 |
| Hue angle | 126.9° | 94.2° |
| Color family | gray | gray |