Roycroft Pewter 2848 is a gray paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #616564, LRV 13 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Down Pipe from Farrow & Ball (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #616564 · 2848
Roycroft Pewter
13%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Roycroft Pewter Technical Profile
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Roycroft Pewter in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Roycroft Pewter in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsRoycroft Pewter
Nearly identical
Farrow & BallDown Pipe
Down Pipe
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Bracken Slate
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Cordite
Behr
Nearly identical
Greybeard
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Pointed Rock
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Polished Pewter
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Sable Evening
Valspar
Very similar
Steely Expression
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Deepest Valley Green
PPG
Very similar
Old Key
Kilz
Very similar
Mouse Grey
RAL
Very similar
Metal .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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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
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Roycroft Pewter — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Roycroft Pewter have?
Roycroft Pewter 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 Roycroft Pewter in your own space before committing.
What colors match Roycroft Pewter from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Roycroft Pewter are Down Pipe by Farrow & Ball (a near-identical match), Bracken Slate by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Cordite by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Roycroft Pewter'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 Roycroft Pewter?
Roycroft Pewter has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 12.8, 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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