Acier vs Quarry Stone

Acier and Quarry Stone come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Hue-wise, Acier belongs to the grey family and Quarry Stone to the greige-grey family. The 5-point LRV gap — 32 for Acier vs 27 for Quarry Stone — means Acier will open up a space more effectively. Where Acier leans neutral, Quarry Stone reads warm — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. ΔE 5.9 means they're clearly different, but not dramatically so — they'd pair well in the same room. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.