Cracked Pepper vs Restoration
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Cracked Pepper reads as grey, while Restoration reads as greige-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Restoration (LRV 38) reflects noticeably more light than Cracked Pepper (LRV 5), a difference of 33 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 41.7, 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 Restoration Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Cracked Pepper on one side and Restoration 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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