Peppercorn vs Powder Blue
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Peppercorn reads as grey, while Powder Blue reads as blue — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Powder Blue (LRV 35) reflects noticeably more light than Peppercorn (LRV 10), a difference of 25 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Peppercorn runs neutral while Powder Blue is decidedly cool, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of NaN, 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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Peppercorn vs Powder Blue Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Peppercorn on one side and Powder Blue 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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