Pewter Green 6208 is a gray paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #5E6259, estimated 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.
Sherwin-Williams · #5E6259 · 6208
Pewter Green
12%Estimated LRV
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
HEX Code#5E6259
RGB94, 98, 89
Estimated LRV11.8
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familygray
BrandSherwin-Williams
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Colors That Work With Pewter Green
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Pewter Green from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Pewter Green are Castlemare by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Charcoal Briquette by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Flora by Valspar (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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