Habitat vs Mineral Gray

Habitat and Mineral Gray come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Hue-wise, Habitat belongs to the greige-grey family and Mineral Gray to the blue-grey family. The 12-point LRV gap — 21 for Habitat vs 9 for Mineral Gray — means Habitat will open up a space more effectively. Where Habitat leans warm, Mineral Gray reads cool — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 24.3 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.