Constellation vs Western Reserve paint color comparison

Constellation vs Western Reserve

Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Both sit in the greige-grey family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. Constellation (LRV 60) reflects noticeably more light than Western Reserve (LRV 36), a difference of 24 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. With a ΔE of 15.6, 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.

Color Details

Constellation
Sherwin-Williams · 9629
LRV60.2
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number9629
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight
Western Reserve
Sherwin-Williams · 9597
LRV36.2
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number9597
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

Constellation vs Western Reserve Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Constellation on one side and Western Reserve on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

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.