Cracked Pepper vs Mountain Pass
Both are Sherwin-Williams colors. Hue-wise, Cracked Pepper belongs to the grey family and Mountain Pass to the blue-grey family. At LRV 14 vs 5, Mountain Pass will read as the brighter of the two — a 9-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Cracked Pepper's warm character against Mountain Pass's neutral — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 20.9, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.
Color Details
Cracked Pepper vs Mountain Pass Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Cracked Pepper on one side and Mountain Pass 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.
More Cracked Pepper comparisons
See how Cracked Pepper stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.
