Lemon Verbena vs Peppercorn

Lemon Verbena and Peppercorn come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Lemon Verbena reads as beige-greige, while Peppercorn reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 21-point LRV gap — 31 for Lemon Verbena vs 10 for Peppercorn — means Lemon Verbena will open up a space more effectively. Where Lemon Verbena leans warm, Peppercorn reads neutral — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 33.8 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.