Dusty Heather vs Earthy Ochre
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, Dusty Heather belongs to the blue-grey family and Earthy Ochre to the beige family. Earthy Ochre (LRV 43) reflects noticeably more light than Dusty Heather (LRV 28), a difference of 15 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Dusty Heather runs cool while Earthy Ochre is decidedly warm, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 34.6, 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.
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Dusty Heather vs Earthy Ochre Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Dusty Heather on one side and Earthy Ochre 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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