Homestead Brown vs Spalding Gray

Homestead Brown and Spalding Gray come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. These are both greige-greys, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within greige-grey to land. The 10-point LRV gap — 22 for Spalding Gray vs 12 for Homestead Brown — means Spalding Gray will open up a space more effectively. Both share a warm character, which means they'll respond to light and surrounding materials in similar ways. A ΔE of 12.9 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.