Roycroft Pewter vs Studio Blue Green
Roycroft Pewter and Studio Blue Green come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Roycroft Pewter reads as grey, while Studio Blue Green reads as blue-green — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 8-point LRV gap — 20 for Studio Blue Green vs 13 for Roycroft Pewter — means Studio Blue Green will open up a space more effectively. Where Roycroft Pewter leans neutral, Studio Blue Green reads cool — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 12.0 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below you'll find 5 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Roycroft Pewter vs Studio Blue Green in Real Spaces
5 real rooms side by side. Seeing Roycroft Pewter and Studio Blue Green in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.
Living Room
A living room wall sees more varied light than almost any other surface in the house, which makes the choice between these two more nuanced than a chip suggests. Studio Blue Green reads slightly lighter here — a subtle but real difference in how open the space feels.
Bathroom
Small bathrooms intensify color. A shade that seems quiet in a larger room can feel immersive when you're surrounded by it on four walls. Studio Blue Green has the edge in reflectance, which shows as a quiet sense of added space rather than an obvious contrast.
House
A full exterior is the most demanding test for a paint color — scale and outdoor light both amplify differences that seem small on a swatch. Studio Blue Green has the edge in reflectance, which shows as a quiet sense of added space rather than an obvious contrast.
Front Door
On a front door, the color is both the first and last thing you see — a context where even a modest tonal difference reads clearly. Studio Blue Green reads slightly lighter here — a subtle but real difference in how open the space feels.
Kitchen Cabinets
Cabinet color is always seen in context — against countertops, backsplash, and hardware — which amplifies undertone differences that might disappear on a plain wall. Studio Blue Green has the edge in reflectance, which shows as a quiet sense of added space rather than an obvious contrast.
Color Details
Roycroft Pewter vs Studio Blue Green Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Roycroft Pewter on one side and Studio Blue Green 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.