Imperial Gray vs Lavender Suede

Imperial Gray and Lavender Suede 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 25-point LRV gap — 40 for Lavender Suede vs 14 for Imperial Gray — means Lavender Suede will open up a space more effectively. Where Imperial Gray leans blue, Lavender Suede reads red — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 25.4 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.