Acier vs Jargon Jade

Both are Sherwin-Williams colors. Acier reads as grey, while Jargon Jade reads as blue-green — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. With LRVs of 32 and 30, they'll behave almost identically in terms of how much light they reflect back into a room. The tonal difference — Acier's neutral character against Jargon Jade's cool — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 30.0, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.