Pachyderm vs Touch of Grey
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, Pachyderm belongs to the greige-grey family and Touch of Grey to the grey family. Touch of Grey (LRV 62) reflects noticeably more light than Pachyderm (LRV 45), a difference of 17 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Pachyderm runs warm while Touch of Grey is decidedly neutral, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 11.1, 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 Touch of Grey Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Pachyderm on one side and Touch of Grey 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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