Charcoal Smoke vs Pewter Green
Charcoal Smoke (PPG) and Pewter Green (Sherwin-Williams) come from different manufacturers. These are both green-greys, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within green-grey to land. The 5-point LRV gap — 12 for Pewter Green vs 7 for Charcoal Smoke — means Pewter Green will open up a space more effectively. ΔE 8.8 means they're clearly different, but not dramatically so — they'd pair well in the same room. 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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Charcoal Smoke vs Pewter Green Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Charcoal Smoke 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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