Mineral vs Restoration
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, Mineral belongs to the grey family and Restoration to the greige-grey family. Mineral (LRV 46) reflects noticeably more light than Restoration (LRV 38), a difference of 8 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Mineral runs neutral while Restoration is decidedly warm, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 10.9, 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.
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Mineral vs Restoration Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Mineral on one side and Restoration 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.
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