Dusty Heather vs Sprout paint color comparison

Dusty Heather vs Sprout

Dusty HeatherSherwin-WilliamsvsSproutSherwin-WilliamsΔE 37.6 — Very different colors

Both are Sherwin-Williams colors. Dusty Heather reads as blue-grey, while Sprout reads as beige-yellow — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 76 vs 28, Sprout will read as the brighter of the two — a 49-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Dusty Heather's cool character against Sprout's neutral — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 37.6, 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.

Color Details

Dusty Heather
Sherwin-Williams · 9073
LRV27.8
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number9073
Undertone—
TemperatureCool
BrightnessMedium
Sprout
Sherwin-Williams · 6427
LRV76.4
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6427
Undertone—
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessLight

Dusty Heather vs Sprout Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Dusty Heather on one side and Sprout on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

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.

More Dusty Heather comparisons

See how Dusty Heather stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

Agreeable Gray
Agreeable Gray
Dusty Heather
Dusty Heather
Agreeable Gray vs Dusty Heather
Sherwin-Williams
Dusty Heather
9073 · LRV 28

At LRV 60 vs 28, Agreeable Gray is decisively the brighter choice.

Accessible Beige
Accessible Beige
Dusty Heather
Dusty Heather
Accessible Beige vs Dusty Heather
Sherwin-Williams
Dusty Heather
9073 · LRV 28

Accessible Beige reflects far more light (LRV 58 vs 28), opening up a space where Dusty Heather encloses it.

Dusty Heather
Dusty Heather
Pure White
Pure White
Dusty Heather vs Pure White
Sherwin-Williams
Dusty Heather
9073 · LRV 28

At LRV 84 vs 28, Pure White is decisively the brighter choice.

Dusty Heather
Dusty Heather
Shoji White
Shoji White
Dusty Heather vs Shoji White
Sherwin-Williams
Dusty Heather
9073 · LRV 28

Shoji White reflects far more light (LRV 74 vs 28), opening up a space where Dusty Heather encloses it.