Extra White vs Pewter Cast
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Extra White reads as white, while Pewter Cast reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Extra White (LRV 86) reflects noticeably more light than Pewter Cast (LRV 31), a difference of 54 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean neutral, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. With a ΔE of 31.3, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Extra White vs Pewter Cast in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Seeing Extra White and Pewter Cast in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.
House
Seen across an entire facade, subtle tonal differences become pronounced. What reads as nearly the same on a chip often reads as clearly different at scale. Extra White reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Pewter Cast.
Color Details
Extra White vs Pewter Cast Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Extra White on one side and Pewter Cast 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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