Pewter Green 6208 is a gray paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #5E6259, LRV 12 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Castlemare from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #5E6259 · 6208
Pewter Green
12%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
More about Pewter Green
Pewter Green is the deep, muted green that became a go-to for moody kitchen cabinets and built-ins. At LRV 12 it's a rich gray-green with real depth — saturated enough to feel like a statement, grayed enough to behave like a sophisticated neutral rather than a bold green.
It reads greener in good light and nearly charcoal in shadow, so it's strongest where there's daylight or where you want the drama. It pairs beautifully with brass, warm wood, and creamy whites. Behr Pastoral is its closest cross-brand match.
Pewter Green Technical Profile
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Pewter Green in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Pewter Green in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsPewter Green
Nearly identical
Vista PaintCastlemare
Castlemare
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Charcoal Briquette
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Flora
Valspar
Nearly identical
Woodland Moss
Behr
Very similar
Pointed Fir
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Deepest Valley Green
PPG
Very similar
Ashton Grey
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Dark Olive
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Dark Umber
Kilz
Very similar
Mouse Grey
RAL
Very similar
Down Pipe
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Metal .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Pewter Green
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Pewter Green
#5E6259
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#628F5F
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Pewter Green
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Pewter Green 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
Similar Sherwin-Williams Colors
Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Pewter Green.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Pewter Green — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Pewter Green have?
Pewter Green by Sherwin-Williams has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Pewter Green in your own space before committing.
What colors match Pewter Green from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Pewter Green are Castlemare by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Charcoal Briquette by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Flora by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Pewter Green'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 Green?
Pewter Green has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 11.8, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Pewter Green's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.