Cracked Pepper vs Garret Gray
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, Cracked Pepper belongs to the grey family and Garret Gray to the greige-grey family. Garret Gray (LRV 15) reflects noticeably more light than Cracked Pepper (LRV 5), a difference of 10 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean warm, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. With a ΔE of 18.6, 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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Cracked Pepper vs Garret Gray Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Cracked Pepper on one side and Garret Gray 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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