Pewter Tankard 23 is a gray paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #A39B90, LRV 33 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Coastal Villa from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #A39B90 · 23
Pewter Tankard
33%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Pewter Tankard Technical Profile
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Pewter Tankard in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Pewter Tankard 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 Tankard
Nearly identical
ValsparCoastal Villa
Coastal Villa
Valspar
Nearly identical
Dusky Gray
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Country Rubble Stone
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Moon Rock
Behr
Nearly identical
Gray By Me
PPG
Nearly identical
Drifting Sand
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Drifting Sand
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Gothic Arch
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Art Museum
Kilz
Nearly identical
Charleston Gray
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Stone .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Pewter Tankard
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Pewter Tankard
#A39B90
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AAAD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Pewter Tankard
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Pewter Tankard 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 Tankard.
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 Tankard — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Pewter Tankard have?
Pewter Tankard by Sherwin-Williams has a neutral 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 Tankard in your own space before committing.
What colors match Pewter Tankard from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Pewter Tankard are Coastal Villa by Valspar (a near-identical match), Dusky Gray by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Country Rubble Stone by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Pewter Tankard'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 Tankard?
Pewter Tankard has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 33.2, 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 Tankard's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.