Worsted vs Pavestone
Where Worsted belongs to Farrow & Ball's range, Pavestone is a Sherwin-Williams color. Worsted reads as grey, while Pavestone reads as greige-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Worsted (LRV 35) reflects noticeably more light than Pavestone (LRV 32), a difference of 3 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Worsted runs neutral while Pavestone is decidedly warm, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. At ΔE 2.5, these are close — the kind of difference that matters when choosing between them, but doesn't read strongly in a finished room. 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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Worsted vs Pavestone Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Worsted on one side and Pavestone 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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