Dusty Heather vs Gateway Gray
Dusty Heather and Gateway Gray come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Hue-wise, Dusty Heather belongs to the blue-grey family and Gateway Gray to the greige-grey family. The 13-point LRV gap — 41 for Gateway Gray vs 28 for Dusty Heather — means Gateway Gray will open up a space more effectively. Where Dusty Heather leans cool, Gateway Gray reads warm — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 22.6 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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Dusty Heather vs Gateway Gray Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Dusty Heather on one side and Gateway Gray 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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