Pewter Green vs Shantung
Where Pewter Green belongs to Sherwin-Williams's range, Shantung is a Tikkurila color. Pewter Green reads as green-grey, while Shantung reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Shantung (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. With a ΔE of 30.9, 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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Pewter Green vs Shantung Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Pewter Green on one side and Shantung 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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