Merlot Red vs Pewter Green
Merlot Red is a Benjamin Moore color while Pewter Green comes from Sherwin-Williams. Merlot Red reads as pink-red, while Pewter Green reads as green-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. With LRVs of 12 and 12, they'll behave almost identically in terms of how much light they reflect back into a room. The tonal difference — Merlot Red's red character against Pewter Green's neutral — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 49.6, 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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Merlot Red vs Pewter Green Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Merlot Red 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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