Water Chestnut vs Pewter Green
Where Water Chestnut belongs to PPG's range, Pewter Green is a Sherwin-Williams color. Hue-wise, Water Chestnut belongs to the beige family and Pewter Green to the green-grey family. Water Chestnut (LRV 75) reflects noticeably more light than Pewter Green (LRV 12), a difference of 63 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 49.0, 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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Water Chestnut vs Pewter Green Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Water Chestnut 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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