Burnished Pewter vs Swiss Brown
Both from Behr's palette. Burnished Pewter reads as grey, while Swiss Brown reads as greige-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Burnished Pewter (LRV 15) reflects noticeably more light than Swiss Brown (LRV 12), a difference of 3 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean red, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. The ΔE 5.9 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. 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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Burnished Pewter vs Swiss Brown Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Burnished Pewter on one side and Swiss Brown 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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