Pewter vs Porringer Gray
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Hue-wise, Pewter belongs to the grey family and Porringer Gray to the blue-grey family. Porringer Gray (LRV 57) reflects noticeably more light than Pewter (LRV 34), a difference of 23 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean blue, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. With a ΔE of 16.3, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. 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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Pewter vs Porringer Gray Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Pewter on one side and Porringer Gray 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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