Gentian vs Habitat

Both are Sherwin-Williams colors. Gentian reads as blue, while Habitat reads as greige-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 21 vs 18, Habitat will read as the brighter of the two — a 4-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Gentian's cool character against Habitat's warm — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 40.1, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.