Forged Steel vs Mountain Fig

Forged Steel and Mountain Fig come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Hue-wise, Forged Steel belongs to the grey family and Mountain Fig to the blue-grey family. The 6-point LRV gap — 10 for Forged Steel vs 4 for Mountain Fig — means Forged Steel will open up a space more effectively. Where Forged Steel leans neutral, Mountain Fig reads cool — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 16.5 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.