Connected Gray vs Utaupeia

Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, Connected Gray belongs to the greige-grey family and Utaupeia to the beige-greige family. Utaupeia (LRV 29) reflects noticeably more light than Connected Gray (LRV 23), a difference of 6 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean warm, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. The ΔE 9.3 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.