Ref. #6F726A · K-842
Burnished Pewter
17%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Burnished Pewter Technical Profile
What color is Burnished Pewter? It's a deep warm gray with the hex code #6F726A. Colors similar to Burnished Pewter include Hirshfield's Billowing Smoke, Valspar Campground, Benjamin Moore Millstone Gray. Burnished Pewter has a warm (golden) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 17, Burnished Pewter creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. As a warm neutral, Burnished Pewter pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler.
Colors Similar to Burnished Pewter
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Burnished Pewter
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Burnished Pewter
#6F726A
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#769F70
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Burnished Pewter
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Burnished 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 Vista Paint Colors
Other Vista Paint colors close to Burnished 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.
Burnished Pewter — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Burnished Pewter have?
Burnished Pewter by Vista Paint has a warm (golden) undertone and belongs to the gray color family.
What colors match Burnished Pewter from other brands?
The closest matches are Billowing Smoke by Hirshfield's (#6E726A), Campground by Valspar (#6C6E66), Millstone Gray by Benjamin Moore (#6B726B). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Burnished Pewter?
Burnished Pewter has an LRV of 16.5, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Burnished Pewter's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.