Smokey Sage vs Pewter Green
Where Smokey Sage belongs to PPG's range, Pewter Green is a Sherwin-Williams color. Both sit in the green-grey family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. Smokey Sage (LRV 23) reflects noticeably more light than Pewter Green (LRV 12), a difference of 11 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 14.5, 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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Smokey Sage vs Pewter Green Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Smokey Sage 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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