Pewter Tankard vs River Reed
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, Pewter Tankard belongs to the greige-grey family and River Reed to the beige-greige family. Pewter Tankard (LRV 33) reflects noticeably more light than River Reed (LRV 25), a difference of 8 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. With a ΔE of 11.3, 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 Tankard vs River Reed Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Pewter Tankard on one side and River Reed 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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