Oxide red vs Pewter Green
Oxide red (RAL Classic) and Pewter Green (Sherwin-Williams) come from different manufacturers. Hue-wise, Oxide red belongs to the pink-red family and Pewter Green to the green-grey family. The 3-point LRV gap — 12 for Pewter Green vs 9 for Oxide red — means Pewter Green will open up a space more effectively. A ΔE of 32.5 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. 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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Oxide red vs Pewter Green Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Oxide red 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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