Terrain vs Zinc Luster paint color comparison

Terrain vs Zinc Luster

TerrainSherwin-WilliamsvsZinc LusterSherwin-WilliamsΔE 0.8 — Imperceptible difference

Both are Sherwin-Williams colors. These are both greige-greys, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within greige-grey to land. With LRVs of 23 and 23, they'll behave almost identically in terms of how much light they reflect back into a room. They share a warm quality — useful to know if you're layering them in the same space. With a ΔE of 0.8, the difference is subtle — you'd need them side by side to reliably tell them apart. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Terrain
Sherwin-Williams · 9613
LRV23.5
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number9613
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Zinc Luster
Sherwin-Williams · 9514
LRV23.1
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number9514
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

Terrain vs Zinc Luster Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Terrain on one side and Zinc Luster 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.