Featherstone vs Tungsten paint color comparison

Featherstone vs Tungsten

FeatherstoneSherwin-WilliamsvsTungstenSherwin-WilliamsΔE 26.8 — Very different colors

Both are Sherwin-Williams colors. Hue-wise, Featherstone belongs to the greige-grey family and Tungsten to the beige-greige family. At LRV 29 vs 8, Featherstone will read as the brighter of the two — a 21-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. They share a warm quality — useful to know if you're layering them in the same space. At ΔE 26.8, 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

Featherstone
Sherwin-Williams · 9518
LRV28.5
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number9518
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Tungsten
Sherwin-Williams · 9515
LRV7.8
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number9515
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark

Featherstone vs Tungsten Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Featherstone on one side and Tungsten 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.