Nutmeg vs Spiced Cider
Where Nutmeg belongs to PPG's range, Spiced Cider is a Sherwin-Williams color. These are both beige-pinks, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within beige-pink to land. Spiced Cider (LRV 23) reflects noticeably more light than Nutmeg (LRV 20), a difference of 3 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. The ΔE 3.8 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. 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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Nutmeg vs Spiced Cider Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Nutmeg on one side and Spiced Cider 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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