Royal Plum vs Pewter Green
Where Royal Plum belongs to PPG's range, Pewter Green is a Sherwin-Williams color. Royal Plum reads as pink-purple, while Pewter Green reads as green-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Pewter Green (LRV 12) reflects noticeably more light than Royal Plum (LRV 7), a difference of 5 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 31.2, 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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Royal Plum vs Pewter Green Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Royal Plum 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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