Hardware vs Terrain paint color comparison

Hardware vs Terrain

Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. These are both greige-greys, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within greige-grey to land. They have nearly identical light reflectance values (23 vs 23), so they'll read as similarly Medium in most lighting conditions. Both lean warm, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. At ΔE 1.2, these are close — the kind of difference that matters when choosing between them, but doesn't read strongly in a finished room. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Hardware
Sherwin-Williams · 6172
LRV22.9
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6172
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Terrain
Sherwin-Williams · 9613
LRV23.5
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number9613
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

Hardware vs Terrain Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Hardware on one side and Terrain on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

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.