ColorplanBenjamin Moore Pewter (2121-30) is a deep neutral gray with almost no visible undertone and an LRV of 33. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Tin Lizzie (SW 9163), Farrow & Ball Manor House Gray (No.265) and Behr Dark Pewter (PPU18-04). For trim, try Ultra White (CC-10).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Gray |
| LRV | 32.9 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #979C9F |
| RGB | 151, 156, 159 |
| HSL | 202°, 4%, 61% |
About Pewter
Pewter (2121-30) is a deep neutral gray from Benjamin Moore with almost no visible undertone. With an LRV of 33, Pewter absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
Because its undertone is so subtle, Pewter stays fairly consistent between north- and south-facing rooms. It's a good fit for bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. It's very close to Delray Gray (1614); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Pewter changes with the light
Pewter has a cool undertone. North light will push it cooler and grayer, while south and west light warm it up. If your room faces north, look at it next to a warm white trim.
North-facing rooms
Pewter has a cool undertone that north light will push cooler and grayer; warm white trim helps balance it.
East-facing rooms
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 Pewter close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Pewter looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Pewter in real homes
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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.
Farrow & Ball
Close · ΔE 3.6
Also close: Plummett (ΔE 5.1)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Pewter questions
What undertone does Pewter have?
Pewter is close to a true neutral, with almost no visible undertone. Because its undertone is so subtle, Pewter stays fairly consistent between north- and south-facing rooms.
Is Pewter a light or dark color?
Pewter has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 32.9 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a deep color. With an LRV of 33, Pewter absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
What is the closest match to Pewter in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Tin Lizzie SW 9163 (close, ΔE 4.5); Farrow & Ball: Manor House Gray No.265 (close, ΔE 3.6); Behr: Dark Pewter PPU18-04 (close, ΔE 3.0). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Pewter?
Try Ultra White (CC-10) on trim and Wedding Veil (2125-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Pewter's undertone.
Where does Pewter work best?
Pewter works well in bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. With an LRV of 33, Pewter absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
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