Acapulco Cliffs vs Pewter Green
Where Acapulco Cliffs belongs to PPG's range, Pewter Green is a Sherwin-Williams color. Acapulco Cliffs reads as blue, while Pewter Green reads as green-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Acapulco Cliffs (LRV 28) reflects noticeably more light than Pewter Green (LRV 12), a difference of 16 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 31.1, 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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Acapulco Cliffs vs Pewter Green Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Acapulco Cliffs 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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