Plummy vs Retreat

Both are Sherwin-Williams colors. These are both greys, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within grey to land. At LRV 21 vs 11, Retreat will read as the brighter of the two — a 9-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Plummy's cool character against Retreat's neutral — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 26.6, 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.