Dusty Heather vs Zircon
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Dusty Heather reads as blue-grey, while Zircon reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Zircon (LRV 59) reflects noticeably more light than Dusty Heather (LRV 28), a difference of 31 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Dusty Heather runs cool while Zircon is decidedly neutral, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 24.6, 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 Zircon Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Dusty Heather on one side and Zircon 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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