Melon Cup vs Pewter Green
Melon Cup is a Benjamin Moore color while Pewter Green comes from Sherwin-Williams. Hue-wise, Melon Cup belongs to the beige family and Pewter Green to the green-grey family. At LRV 64 vs 12, Melon Cup will read as the brighter of the two — a 52-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Melon Cup's red character against Pewter Green's neutral — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 47.1, 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.
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Melon Cup vs Pewter Green Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Melon Cup on one side and Pewter Green 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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