Dusty Heather vs Pacer White
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, Dusty Heather belongs to the blue-grey family and Pacer White to the beige-white family. Pacer White (LRV 73) reflects noticeably more light than Dusty Heather (LRV 28), a difference of 45 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Dusty Heather runs cool while Pacer White is decidedly warm, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 33.9, 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 Pacer White Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Dusty Heather on one side and Pacer White 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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