Popular Gray vs Sand Dune paint color comparison

Popular Gray vs Sand Dune

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 61 vs 46, Popular Gray will read as the brighter of the two — a 15-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 10.8, 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

Popular Gray
Sherwin-Williams · 6071
LRV61.1
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6071
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight
Sand Dune
Sherwin-Williams · 6086
LRV45.9
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6086
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

Popular Gray vs Sand Dune Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Popular Gray on one side and Sand Dune 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.