Dusty Heather vs Neutral Ground
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, Dusty Heather belongs to the blue-grey family and Neutral Ground to the beige family. Neutral Ground (LRV 70) reflects noticeably more light than Dusty Heather (LRV 28), a difference of 43 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Dusty Heather runs cool while Neutral Ground is decidedly warm, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 33.8, 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 Neutral Ground Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Dusty Heather on one side and Neutral Ground 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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