Pachyderm vs Pacific Fog
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. These are both greige-greys, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within greige-grey to land. Pacific Fog (LRV 71) reflects noticeably more light than Pachyderm (LRV 45), a difference of 26 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Pachyderm runs warm while Pacific Fog is decidedly neutral, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 15.0, 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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Pachyderm vs Pacific Fog Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Pachyderm on one side and Pacific Fog 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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