Pewter Green
Sherwin-Williams
SW 6208
Pewter Green is a dark, muted green with gray depth that has become one of the defining cabinetry colors of the modern green wave. It reads refined rather than rustic, equally at home on kitchen islands, bathroom vanities, and front doors. Against unlacquered brass and marble it is practically a formula at this point.
Some brands don't share official hex codes. The digital values shown here are careful approximations. Always confirm with a physical sample.
Close matches
Benjamin Moore: Rainy Afternoon 1575 (#646B61) · Dark Olive 2140-30 (#616253) · Quarry Rock 1568 (#616964)
Farrow & Ball: Reduced Green No. 313 (#5C594B) · Down Pipe No. 26 (#606565) · Douter No. 318 (#636F68)
Similar Sherwin-Williams colors: Cast Iron SW 6202 (#64645A) · Rosemary SW 6187 (#64695C) · Grizzle Gray SW 7068 (#636562)
Common questions
What is the hex code for Pewter Green?
The hex code for Sherwin-Williams Pewter Green SW 6208 is #5E6259. In RGB that is 94, 98, 89. Use these values to reproduce Pewter Green in SketchUp, Canva, Photoshop, Figma, or rendering software for client presentations and mood boards.
What is the Benjamin Moore equivalent of Pewter Green?
The closest Benjamin Moore match for Pewter Green is Rainy Afternoon 1575 (#646B61). No cross-brand match is exact, because each brand mixes its own pigment formulas. Always confirm with a physical sample before specifying a substitute.
Is Pewter Green warm or cool?
Pewter Green is a balanced-to-cool dark green, muted by gray with a subtle earthy warmth underneath that keeps it livable. At an LRV of approximately 12, it is a true deep tone, reading nearly forest in dim light and showing its gray-green complexity in sun. It pairs naturally with warm whites like Alabaster, brass hardware, and wood tones, which is exactly the combination that made it famous.
Why does Pewter Green look different on screen than on the wall?
Screens emit light while paint reflects it, so a hex code cannot capture how lighting, sheen, and surrounding colors shift paint in a real room. Treat #5E6259 as accurate for digital design work, and use physical samples for final approval.
What LRV does Pewter Green have?
Pewter Green has a Light Reflectance Value of approximately 12, meaning it reflects about 12% of visible light. That low value makes it a dramatic, light-absorbing choice that works well with strong natural light or as an accent.
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