Piedmont vs Stunning Shade
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Piedmont reads as green-grey, while Stunning Shade reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Piedmont (LRV 60) reflects noticeably more light than Stunning Shade (LRV 12), a difference of 48 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Piedmont runs cool while Stunning Shade is decidedly neutral, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 41.5, 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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Piedmont vs Stunning Shade Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Piedmont on one side and Stunning Shade 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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