Mortar vs Tungsten paint color comparison

Mortar vs Tungsten

MortarSherwin-WilliamsvsTungstenSherwin-WilliamsΔE 55.3 — Very different colors

Both are Sherwin-Williams colors. These are both beige-greiges, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within beige-greige to land. At LRV 74 vs 8, Mortar will read as the brighter of the two — a 66-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. They share a warm quality — useful to know if you're layering them in the same space. At ΔE 55.3, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Mortar
Sherwin-Williams · 9584
LRV73.7
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number9584
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight
Tungsten
Sherwin-Williams · 9515
LRV7.8
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number9515
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark

Mortar vs Tungsten Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Mortar on one side and Tungsten on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

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.