Forged Steel vs Touch of Grey
Forged Steel and Touch of Grey come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Both sit in the grey family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. The 52-point LRV gap — 62 for Touch of Grey vs 10 for Forged Steel — means Touch of Grey will open up a space more effectively. Both share a neutral character, which means they'll respond to light and surrounding materials in similar ways. A ΔE of 44.6 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.
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Forged Steel vs Touch of Grey Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Forged Steel on one side and Touch of Grey 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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