Dusted Heather vs Auger Shell
Where Dusted Heather belongs to Dulux's range, Auger Shell is a Sherwin-Williams color. Both sit in the grey family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. Dusted Heather (LRV 35) reflects noticeably more light than Auger Shell (LRV 30), a difference of 5 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Dusted Heather runs warm while Auger Shell is decidedly neutral, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. The ΔE 3.1 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.
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Dusted Heather vs Auger Shell Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Dusted Heather on one side and Auger Shell on the other.
Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.
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