Pewter Mug 1004-5 is a gray paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #8B8283, estimated LRV 23 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Castle Hill from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #8B8283 · 1004-5
Pewter Mug
23%Estimated LRV
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Pewter Mug Technical Profile
HEX Code#8B8283
RGB139, 130, 131
Estimated LRV23.1
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
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Color Familygray
BrandPPG
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Colors That Work With Pewter Mug
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Pewter Mug
#8B8283
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AD9485
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Pewter Mug
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Pewter Mug 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 Mug — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Pewter Mug have?
Pewter Mug by PPG has a warm (pink) 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 Mug from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Pewter Mug are Castle Hill by Behr (a close digital match), Fallen Rock by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Sensuous Gray by Sherwin-Williams (a very close match) — the best options for getting Pewter Mug'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 Mug?
Pewter Mug has a estimated lightness value of 23.1, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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