Raisin vs Roycroft Pewter
Both are Sherwin-Williams colors. These are both greys, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within grey to land. At LRV 13 vs 3, Roycroft Pewter will read as the brighter of the two — a 10-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Raisin's warm character against Roycroft Pewter's neutral — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 24.8, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Raisin vs Roycroft Pewter in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Seeing Raisin and Roycroft Pewter in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.
Kitchen Cabinets
On cabinetry, undertone and temperature become more pronounced against countertops and hardware. The LRV gap is large enough that Roycroft Pewter will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Raisin would.
Color Details
Raisin vs Roycroft Pewter Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Raisin on one side and Roycroft Pewter 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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