Pewter Grey 50YY 47/053 is a gray paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #BCB7AF, estimated LRV 48 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is La Paloma Gray from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #BCB7AF · 50YY 47/053
Pewter Grey
48%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Pewter Grey Technical Profile
HEX Code#BCB7AF
RGB188, 183, 175
Estimated LRV47.7
UndertoneNeutral
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
BrandPPG
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#B9B5AD
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Mindful Gray
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#BCB7AD
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Grey Mist
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#BEB7AE
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Stay Calm
Dunn-Edwards
#C1BBB2
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Soulful Grey
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#BBB8AF
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#B9B2A9
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#BCB5A9
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Colors That Work With Pewter Grey
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Pewter Grey
#BCB7AF
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A9AD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Pewter Grey
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Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Pewter Grey Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
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 Grey — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Pewter Grey have?
Pewter Grey by PPG has a neutral 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 Grey from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Pewter Grey are La Paloma Gray by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Mindful Gray by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Grey Mist by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Pewter Grey'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 Grey?
Pewter Grey has a estimated lightness value of 47.7, 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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