ColorplanBenjamin Moore Dark Pewter (2122-10) is a very dark cool gray with a cool blue-green undertone and an LRV of 9. Closest matches: Farrow & Ball Monkey Puzzle (No.238) and Behr Midnight In NY (N440-7). For trim, try Misty Gray (2124-60).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Gray |
| LRV | 9.0 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #4B5756 |
| RGB | 75, 87, 86 |
| HSL | 175°, 7%, 32% |
About Dark Pewter
Dark Pewter (2122-10) is a very dark cool gray from Benjamin Moore with a cool blue-green undertone. With an LRV of 9, Dark Pewter absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
North-facing light makes Dark Pewter read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it. It's a good fit for accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. It's very close to Mediterranean Teal (2123-10); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Dark Pewter changes with the light
Dark Pewter is a deep color. In north-facing or dim rooms it reads darker and cozier; in south-facing rooms it shows more of its color. Either can work, depending on the mood you want.
North-facing rooms
Dark Pewter will read even deeper in north light: great for a cozy, enveloping room, less so if you want it bright.
East-facing rooms
Dark Pewter will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
South light keeps Dark Pewter from feeling heavy, so deep colors work well here.
West-facing rooms
Dark Pewter looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Dark Pewter in real homes
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Dark Pewter equivalents in other brands
The closest color from each brand. ΔE (“delta E”) scores how different two colors look: under 2.5 is very hard to tell apart on a wall, over 5 is clearly different.
Sherwin-Williams
Closest available · ΔE 5.0
Also close: Mount Etna (ΔE 5.9)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Very close · ΔE 1.7
Also close: Studio Green (ΔE 3.9)
Compare side by side →Behr
Very close · ΔE 1.1
Also close: Cracked Pepper (ΔE 5.7)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Dark Pewter questions
What undertone does Dark Pewter have?
Dark Pewter has a cool blue-green undertone, so it reads as a cool color. North-facing light makes Dark Pewter read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it.
Is Dark Pewter a light or dark color?
Dark Pewter has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 9.0 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 9, Dark Pewter absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
What is the closest match to Dark Pewter in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Rock Bottom SW 7062 (closest available, ΔE 5.0); Farrow & Ball: Monkey Puzzle No.238 (very close, ΔE 1.7); Behr: Midnight In NY N440-7 (very close, ΔE 1.1). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Dark Pewter?
Try Misty Gray (2124-60) on trim and Wedding Veil (2125-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Dark Pewter's undertone.
Where does Dark Pewter work best?
Dark Pewter works well in accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. With an LRV of 9, Dark Pewter absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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