Tara vs Pewter Green
Where Tara belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Pewter Green is a Sherwin-Williams color. Tara reads as pink-red, while Pewter Green reads as green-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Tara (LRV 53) reflects noticeably more light than Pewter Green (LRV 12), a difference of 42 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Tara runs red while Pewter Green is decidedly neutral, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 43.4, 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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Tara vs Pewter Green Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Tara 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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