Pewter 2121-30 is a gray paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #989DA0, estimated LRV 33 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Cool Metalwork Grey from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Benjamin Moore · #989DA0 · 2121-30
Pewter
33%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Pewter Technical Profile
HEX Code#989DA0
RGB152, 157, 160
Estimated LRV33.3
UndertoneCool (Blue)
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familygray
BrandBenjamin Moore
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Cool Metalwork Grey
PPG
#989DA0
Close digital match
Pencil Sketch
Behr
#999DA0
Close digital match
Chrome
Valspar
#959B9E
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Digital Nomad
Dunn-Edwards
#989EA3
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Dustblu
Sherwin-Williams
#959BA0
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Metropolis Mood
Hirshfield's
#99A1A5
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Metropolis Mood
Vista Paint
#9BA2A5
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Serving Platter
Kilz
#989D9D
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Silvered Chain
Dutch Boy
#9EA3A5
Close digital match
Pearl Light Grey
RAL
#9C9C9C
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Colors That Work With Pewter
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Pewter
#989DA0
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#858AAD
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Pewter
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Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Pewter Room Palettes
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Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
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Pewter — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Pewter have?
Pewter by Benjamin Moore has a cool (blue) undertone and sits in the gray color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Pewter from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Pewter are Cool Metalwork Grey by PPG (a close digital match), Pencil Sketch by Behr (a close digital match), Chrome by Valspar (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Pewter's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Pewter?
Pewter has a estimated lightness value of 33.3, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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Why Pewter's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.