Dusty Heather vs Hardware
Both are Sherwin-Williams colors. Hue-wise, Dusty Heather belongs to the blue-grey family and Hardware to the greige-grey family. At LRV 28 vs 23, Dusty Heather will read as the brighter of the two — a 5-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Dusty Heather's cool character against Hardware's warm — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 21.7, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. 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 Hardware Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Dusty Heather on one side and Hardware 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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