Inviting Ivory vs Pewter Green
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Inviting Ivory reads as beige, while Pewter Green reads as green-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Inviting Ivory (LRV 70) reflects noticeably more light than Pewter Green (LRV 12), a difference of 58 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Inviting Ivory runs warm while Pewter Green is decidedly neutral, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 49.7, 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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Inviting Ivory vs Pewter Green Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Inviting Ivory 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.
More Inviting Ivory comparisons
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At LRV 70 vs 27, Inviting Ivory is decisively the brighter choice.
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At LRV 70 vs 55, Inviting Ivory is decisively the brighter choice.
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At LRV 70 vs 12, Inviting Ivory is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 70 vs 45, Inviting Ivory is decisively the brighter choice.
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