Fortitude vs Western Reserve

Fortitude and Western Reserve come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Hue-wise, Fortitude belongs to the grey family and Western Reserve to the greige-grey family. The 20-point LRV gap — 56 for Fortitude vs 36 for Western Reserve — means Fortitude will open up a space more effectively. Where Fortitude leans neutral, Western Reserve reads warm — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 14.1 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.