Hazel Gaze vs Soft Suede
Both are Sherwin-Williams colors. Hue-wise, Hazel Gaze belongs to the green-grey family and Soft Suede to the beige-greige family. At LRV 57 vs 51, Soft Suede will read as the brighter of the two — a 7-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Hazel Gaze's neutral character against Soft Suede's warm — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 7.5, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Hazel Gaze vs Soft Suede in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Hazel Gaze and Soft Suede are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone — these photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions.
Mudroom
A mudroom color needs to hold up under the most casual scrutiny: a glance as you're coming and going, often in mixed or artificial light. Soft Suede reads slightly lighter here — a subtle but real difference in how open the space feels.
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Hazel Gaze vs Soft Suede Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Hazel Gaze on one side and Soft Suede on the other.
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.