Piedmont vs Rock Candy
Piedmont and Rock Candy come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Piedmont reads as green-grey, while Rock Candy reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 15-point LRV gap — 75 for Rock Candy vs 60 for Piedmont — means Rock Candy will open up a space more effectively. Where Piedmont leans cool, Rock Candy reads neutral — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. ΔE 9.1 means they're clearly different, but not dramatically so — they'd pair well in the same room. 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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Piedmont vs Rock Candy Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Piedmont on one side and Rock Candy 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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