Acier vs Habitat
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Acier reads as grey, while Habitat reads as greige-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Acier (LRV 32) reflects noticeably more light than Habitat (LRV 21), a difference of 11 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Acier runs neutral while Habitat is decidedly warm, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 11.8, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. 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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Acier vs Habitat Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Acier on one side and Habitat 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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