Heath Gray vs Mortar

Heath Gray and Mortar come from the same Behr collection. These are both greys, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within grey to land. The 8-point LRV gap — 67 for Mortar vs 59 for Heath Gray — means Mortar will open up a space more effectively. Where Heath Gray leans green and yellow, Mortar reads yellow — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. ΔE 4.5 means they're clearly different, but not dramatically so — they'd pair well in the same room. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.