Dirty Martini vs Dusty Heather
Dirty Martini and Dusty Heather come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Dirty Martini reads as beige, while Dusty Heather reads as blue-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 36-point LRV gap — 64 for Dirty Martini vs 28 for Dusty Heather — means Dirty Martini will open up a space more effectively. Where Dirty Martini leans warm, Dusty Heather reads cool — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 35.0 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. 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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Dirty Martini vs Dusty Heather Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Dirty Martini 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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