Pachyderm vs Viaduct paint color comparison

Pachyderm vs Viaduct

PachydermSherwin-WilliamsvsViaductSherwin-WilliamsΔE 3.1 — Noticeable difference

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. Viaduct (LRV 50) reflects noticeably more light than Pachyderm (LRV 45), a difference of 5 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean warm, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. The ΔE 3.1 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Pachyderm
Sherwin-Williams · 9596
LRV45.2
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number9596
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Viaduct
Sherwin-Williams · 9567
LRV50.2
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number9567
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

Pachyderm vs Viaduct Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Pachyderm on one side and Viaduct on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

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.