Dusty Heather vs Link Gray
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, Dusty Heather belongs to the blue-grey family and Link Gray to the grey family. Dusty Heather (LRV 28) reflects noticeably more light than Link Gray (LRV 21), a difference of 7 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Dusty Heather runs cool while Link Gray is decidedly neutral, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 19.3, 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 Link Gray Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Dusty Heather on one side and Link 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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