Plum Brown vs Quest Gray
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. These are both greys, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within grey to land. Quest Gray (LRV 39) reflects noticeably more light than Plum Brown (LRV 6), a difference of 33 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Plum Brown runs cool while Quest Gray is decidedly neutral, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 39.3, 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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Plum Brown vs Quest Gray Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Plum Brown on one side and Quest Gray 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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