Heron Plume vs Spalding Gray

Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Heron Plume reads as beige-greige, while Spalding Gray reads as greige-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Heron Plume (LRV 75) reflects noticeably more light than Spalding Gray (LRV 22), a difference of 53 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean warm, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. With a ΔE of 35.7, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.