Revere Pewter BM HC-172

Revere Pewter LRV and undertone

Benjamin Moore Revere Pewter (HC-172) has an LRV of 55.05, placing it in the mid-tone range. Light Reflectance Value measures the visible light a color reflects, on a scale from 0 for black to 100 for white. At just above 55, Revere Pewter reflects a moderate amount of light and sits between pale neutrals and deeper wall colors. Its color family is greige, a blend of gray and beige, and its calculated undertone is warm yellow. This undertone can affect how the color relates to nearby whites, wood finishes, and cooler grays. Lighting changes the balance: north-facing daylight often emphasizes cooler qualities, whereas south-facing exposure tends to bring out warmer ones. Artificial bulbs can also shift the perceived color after sunset. Before painting a full room, test a sample beside the main fixed finishes. Compare it at different times of day to see whether the yellow undertone remains compatible with the surrounding palette.

Revere Pewter in other brands

Sherwin-Williams Useful Gray (SW 7050) is the closest listed cross-brand match, with an LRV of 59 and ΔE of 1.1. This is a very close measured match, though a difference may appear when samples sit together. Behr Toasty Gray (N320-2), at LRV 61 and ΔE 1.8, is also very close. Behr Tranquil Gray (DC-007) has an LRV of 60 and ΔE of 1.9, placing it in the same category. Sherwin-Williams Repose Gray (SW 7015), with LRV 58 and ΔE 2.3, is close but visibly different side by side. ΔE measures the difference between colors: below 1 means near-identical, 1 to 2 means very close, 2 to 4 means close but visibly different, and above 4 means only similar. The LRV figures also show that these alternatives reflect more light than Revere Pewter, even where their measured color differences remain small.

Lighter and darker Benjamin Moore alternatives

Benjamin Moore Collingwood (OC-28) has an LRV of 61.52, making it 6.47 points lighter than Revere Pewter. Benjamin Moore Edgecomb Gray (HC-173), at LRV 63.09, is 8.04 points lighter and reflects more light. Both are options to compare when a room calls for a lighter wall color. Benjamin Moore Thunder (AF-685) has an LRV of 47.58, making it 7.47 points darker. Benjamin Moore Stonington Gray (HC-170), at LRV 59.36, is 4.31 points lighter rather than darker. These LRV differences describe reflectance, not complete color similarity. When comparing the alternatives, assess undertones alongside brightness. A warmer wall color may look different beside cool white trim, while natural wood can introduce another warm reference. Use painted samples and view them against the room’s permanent finishes before deciding.

Before you buy, compare a physical sample with the swatch on Benjamin Moore’s page for Revere Pewter.