ColorplanPewter Green vs Dark Olive
Sherwin-Williams Pewter Green SW 6208 compared with Benjamin Moore Dark Olive 2140-30
Pewter Green is a touch cooler and a touch more muted than Dark Olive. Pewter Green has a green-yellow (khaki) undertone, while Dark Olive has a warm yellow undertone. The difference (ΔE 3.0) is visible side by side but subtle on a whole wall, so check samples together before swapping one for the other.
ΔE 3.0 · Close
How different the two colors look. Under 2.5 is very hard to tell apart on a wall; over 5 is clearly different.
Side by side
| Pewter Green | Dark Olive | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams | Benjamin Moore |
| Code | SW 6208 | 2140-30 |
| LRV | 12 | 12 |
| Undertone | green-yellow | yellow |
| Family | Green | Green |
| HEX | #5E6259 | #616253 |
| Good for | accent walls, front doors | accent walls, front doors |
Questions
What is the difference between Pewter Green and Dark Olive?
Pewter Green is a touch cooler and a touch more muted than Dark Olive. Pewter Green has a green-yellow (khaki) undertone, while Dark Olive has a warm yellow undertone. The difference (ΔE 3.0) is visible side by side but subtle on a whole wall, so check samples together before swapping one for the other.
Which is lighter, Pewter Green or Dark Olive?
They have the same LRV (12), so they're equally light.
How does Pewter Green compare to Dark Olive in a north-facing room?
Pewter Green will read even deeper in north light: great for a cozy, enveloping room, less so if you want it bright. The same goes for Dark Olive.
Based on published color values. Screens vary, so always check a physical sample before buying.