Mineral vs Stardew
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, Mineral belongs to the grey family and Stardew to the blue-grey family. Mineral (LRV 46) reflects noticeably more light than Stardew (LRV 43), a difference of 3 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Mineral runs neutral while Stardew is decidedly cool, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. The ΔE 3.2 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Mineral vs Stardew in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Mineral and Stardew 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.
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Mineral vs Stardew Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Mineral on one side and Stardew 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.