Acier vs Zeus

Acier and Zeus come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Acier reads as grey, while Zeus reads as greige-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 4-point LRV gap — 32 for Acier vs 28 for Zeus — means Acier will open up a space more effectively. Where Acier leans neutral, Zeus reads warm — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. ΔE 6.8 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.