Plum Dandy vs Roycroft Pewter

Plum Dandy and Roycroft Pewter come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. These are both greys, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within grey to land. The 4-point LRV gap — 17 for Plum Dandy vs 13 for Roycroft Pewter — means Plum Dandy will open up a space more effectively. Where Plum Dandy leans cool, Roycroft Pewter reads neutral — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 19.6 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.