Tequila Lime vs Pewter Green
Where Tequila Lime belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Pewter Green is a Sherwin-Williams color. Tequila Lime reads as yellow, while Pewter Green reads as green-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Tequila Lime (LRV 42) reflects noticeably more light than Pewter Green (LRV 12), a difference of 30 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Tequila Lime runs yellow while Pewter Green is decidedly neutral, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 68.8, 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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Tequila Lime vs Pewter Green Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Tequila Lime 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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