Proper Gray vs Warm Pewter

Both are Sherwin-Williams colors. Hue-wise, Proper Gray belongs to the grey family and Warm Pewter to the greige-grey family. At LRV 42 vs 40, Warm Pewter will read as the brighter of the two — a 3-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Proper Gray's neutral character against Warm Pewter's warm — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. With a ΔE of 3.0, the difference is subtle — you'd need them side by side to reliably tell them apart. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.