Connected Gray vs Dusty Heather
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Connected Gray reads as greige-grey, while Dusty Heather reads as blue-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Dusty Heather (LRV 28) reflects noticeably more light than Connected Gray (LRV 23), a difference of 5 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Connected Gray runs warm while Dusty Heather is decidedly cool, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 21.4, 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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Connected Gray vs Dusty Heather Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Connected Gray on one side and Dusty Heather 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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