Nocturne vs Settlement

Nocturne and Settlement come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Nocturne reads as greige-grey, while Settlement reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 11-point LRV gap — 19 for Settlement vs 8 for Nocturne — means Settlement will open up a space more effectively. Where Nocturne leans warm, Settlement reads neutral — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 17.8 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.