Habitat vs Modern Lavender

Habitat and Modern Lavender come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Habitat reads as greige-grey, while Modern Lavender reads as blue-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 19-point LRV gap — 40 for Modern Lavender vs 21 for Habitat — means Modern Lavender will open up a space more effectively. Where Habitat leans warm, Modern Lavender reads neutral — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 22.6 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.