Rushing River vs Zircon

Rushing River and Zircon come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Hue-wise, Rushing River belongs to the greige-grey family and Zircon to the grey family. The 25-point LRV gap — 59 for Zircon vs 34 for Rushing River — means Zircon will open up a space more effectively. Where Rushing River leans warm, Zircon reads neutral — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 17.5 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.