ColorplanBenjamin Moore Light Pewter (1464) is a light warm gray (greige) with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 69. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Drift of Mist (SW 9166), Farrow & Ball Ammonite (No.274) and Behr Silver Drop (790C-2). For trim, try White (OC-151).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Gray |
| LRV | 68.6 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #DBD8CE |
| RGB | 219, 216, 206 |
| HSL | 46°, 15%, 83% |
About Light Pewter
Light Pewter (1464) is a light warm gray (greige) from Benjamin Moore with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 69, Light Pewter has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Light Pewter's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. It's very close to Pale Oak (OC-20); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Light Pewter changes with the light
Light Pewter has a fairly balanced undertone: it shifts a little cooler in north light and a little warmer in afternoon west light, which makes it an easy choice for most rooms.
North-facing rooms
In north light Light Pewter will look a little cooler and grayer than on the chip.
East-facing rooms
Light Pewter will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
Bright south light shows Light Pewter close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Light Pewter will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Light Pewter in real homes
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Light 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
Very close · ΔE 1.2
Also close: City Loft (ΔE 1.4)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Very close · ΔE 1.4
Also close: Skimming Stone (ΔE 1.5)
Compare side by side →Behr
Nearly identical · ΔE 0.6
Also close: Soft Focus (ΔE 1.9)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Light Pewter questions
What undertone does Light Pewter have?
Light Pewter has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Light Pewter's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Light Pewter a light or dark color?
Light Pewter has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 68.6 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a light color. With an LRV of 69, Light Pewter has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Light Pewter in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Drift of Mist SW 9166 (very close, ΔE 1.2); Farrow & Ball: Ammonite No.274 (very close, ΔE 1.4); Behr: Silver Drop 790C-2 (nearly identical, ΔE 0.6). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Light Pewter?
Try White (OC-151) on trim and Distant Gray (OC-68) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Light Pewter's undertone.
Where does Light Pewter work best?
Light Pewter works well in open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. With an LRV of 69, Light Pewter has visible color without darkening a room much.
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