Pachyderm vs Pewter Green
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Pachyderm reads as greige-grey, while Pewter Green reads as green-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Pachyderm (LRV 45) reflects noticeably more light than Pewter Green (LRV 12), a difference of 33 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Pachyderm 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 32.6, 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 Pewter Green Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Pachyderm 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 Pachyderm comparisons
See how Pachyderm stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.
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Tranquil Dawn reads slightly lighter (LRV 55 vs 45), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
With LRVs of 45 and 44, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
At LRV 84 vs 45, Pure White is decisively the brighter choice.
Balboa Mist reflects far more light (LRV 66 vs 45), opening up a space where Pachyderm encloses it.
Shoji White reflects far more light (LRV 74 vs 45), opening up a space where Pachyderm encloses it.
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At LRV 45 vs 24, Pachyderm is decisively the brighter choice.
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