Dusty Heather vs Sweater Weather paint color comparison

Dusty Heather vs Sweater Weather

Dusty Heather and Sweater Weather come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Hue-wise, Dusty Heather belongs to the blue-grey family and Sweater Weather to the grey family. The 32-point LRV gap — 60 for Sweater Weather vs 28 for Dusty Heather — means Sweater Weather will open up a space more effectively. Where Dusty Heather leans cool, Sweater Weather reads neutral — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 26.5 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.

Color Details

Dusty Heather
Sherwin-Williams · 9073
LRV27.8
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number9073
Undertone—
TemperatureCool
BrightnessMedium
Sweater Weather
Sherwin-Williams · 9548
LRV59.8
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number9548
Undertone—
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessLight

Dusty Heather vs Sweater Weather Simulated Comparison

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

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