Alloy vs Zinc Luster
Alloy and Zinc Luster come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Hue-wise, Alloy belongs to the grey family and Zinc Luster to the greige-grey family. Their light reflectance values are nearly the same — 25 vs 23 — so neither will read significantly brighter or darker than the other. Where Alloy leans neutral, Zinc Luster reads warm — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. ΔE 5.2 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.
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Alloy vs Zinc Luster Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Alloy on one side and Zinc Luster 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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