Ref. #616564 · 2848
Roycroft Pewter
13%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Roycroft Pewter Technical Profile
What color is Roycroft Pewter? It's a deep cool gray with the hex code #616564. Colors similar to Roycroft Pewter include Farrow & Ball Down Pipe, Benjamin Moore Bracken Slate, Behr Cordite. Roycroft Pewter has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 13, Roycroft Pewter creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. As a cool neutral, Roycroft Pewter pairs with cool whites for trim, gray-toned or rift-cut oak floors, and brushed nickel or polished chrome hardware. Black accents and natural greenery add contrast. Cool neutrals hold their crisp quality under 4000K+ daylight bulbs. Under 2700K warm light they soften considerably — particularly true for any blue or green undertone.
Colors Similar to Roycroft Pewter
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Roycroft Pewter
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Roycroft Pewter
#616564
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#648995
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Roycroft Pewter
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Roycroft Pewter 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 Roycroft Pewter.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Roycroft Pewter — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Roycroft Pewter have?
Roycroft Pewter by Sherwin-Williams has a neutral undertone and belongs to the gray color family.
What colors match Roycroft Pewter from other brands?
The closest matches are Down Pipe by Farrow & Ball (#626664), Bracken Slate by Benjamin Moore (#5F6464), Cordite by Behr (#606666). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Roycroft Pewter?
Roycroft Pewter has an LRV of 12.8, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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