Dusty Heather vs Straw Harvest

Dusty Heather and Straw Harvest come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Hue-wise, Dusty Heather belongs to the blue-grey family and Straw Harvest to the beige family. The 31-point LRV gap — 59 for Straw Harvest vs 28 for Dusty Heather — means Straw Harvest will open up a space more effectively. Where Dusty Heather leans cool, Straw Harvest reads warm — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 38.8 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.