Paint Color Lab Pewter Green SW 6208
Sherwin-Williams Pewter Green (SW 6208) has an LRV of 12 and a similar match in Valspar Flora (5004-2C).
- LRV
- 12light reflectance, 0–100
- Undertone
- Greencalculated from Lab
- Hex
- #5E6259
- RGB
- 94, 98, 89
- CIE Lab
- 41.0 / -3.4 / 4.6D65, from hex
- Depth
- Dark
Closest matches to Pewter Green in other brands
Ranked by CIEDE2000 colour difference (ΔE). Under 1 is near-identical; under 2 is hard to tell apart on a wall.
| Color | Brand | LRV | ΔE 2000 | How close |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flora Valspar 5004-2C | Valspar | 9.3 | 4.5 | similar, clearly different |
| Kendall Charcoal BM HC-166 | Benjamin Moore | 14.61 | 4.7 | similar, clearly different |
| Knight's Armor PPG 1001-6 | PPG | 11 | 5.8 | similar, clearly different |
| Iron Mountain BM 2134-30 | Benjamin Moore | 10.96 | 7.0 | same family only |
| Almost Charcoal Valspar 4008-2B | Valspar | 15.93 | 7.9 | same family only |
| Pine Forest PPG 1134-7 | PPG | 7 | 9.9 | same family only |
| Midnight Blue Behr N480-7 | Behr | 9 | 10.7 | same family only |
| Adirondack Blue Behr N480-5 | Behr | 23 | 17.1 | same family only |
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Pewter Green on a wall
About Pewter Green
Pewter Green LRV and undertone
Sherwin-Williams Pewter Green (SW 6208) has an LRV of 12, a dark depth, and a green color family. Its calculated Lab undertone is green. Light Reflectance Value measures how much visible light a painted surface reflects, on a scale where lower numbers indicate less reflection. At LRV 12, Pewter Green absorbs much of the available light, so it can make a room appear darker than lighter green paints. The green undertone identifies its underlying color direction, which remains important when comparing it with gray or charcoal shades.
Room orientation, window size, and surrounding finishes affect how any dark paint appears. North-facing rooms generally receive cooler light, while south-facing rooms often receive warmer, stronger daylight. Test a sample on multiple walls before committing, and check it throughout the day. A lighter trim color can create a stronger visual boundary, while a dark trim produces less contrast.
Pewter Green in other brands
Several colors from other manufacturers offer comparison points, although their differences are measurable. Valspar Flora (5004-2C) has an LRV of 9.3 and a ΔE of 4.5. Benjamin Moore Kendall Charcoal (HC-166) has an LRV of 14.61 and a ΔE of 4.7. PPG Knight’s Armor (PPG1001-6) has an LRV of 11 and a ΔE of 5.8.
ΔE describes the measured color difference: under 1 is near-identical, 1 to 2 is very close, 2 to 4 is close but visibly different side by side, and over 4 means only similar. Therefore, these three alternatives are similar rather than exact matches. Their LRVs also show that they reflect slightly different amounts of light, which can change their apparent depth on a wall.
Lighter and darker Sherwin-Williams alternatives
Sherwin-Williams Grizzle Gray (SW 7068) has an LRV of 13, making it slightly lighter by LRV, with a ΔE of 3.9. Sherwin-Williams Porpoise (SW 7047) also has an LRV of 13, but its ΔE is 6.6. Either provides a nearby comparison when considering a small increase in reflected light. Sherwin-Williams Peppercorn (SW 7674), at LRV 10, is darker by LRV and has a ΔE of 6.7.
Sherwin-Williams Urbane Bronze (SW 7048) has an LRV of 8 and a ΔE of 7.8, making it another darker option. Choose among these alternatives by comparing their actual undertones and appearance in the intended room. A matte finish can reduce surface glare, while satin reflects more light. Sample each shade beside the flooring and trim before selecting a final color.
Before you buy, compare a physical sample with the swatch on Sherwin-Williams’s page for Pewter Green.
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Hex, RGB and LRV (as published) from Sherwin-Williams's page for this color, checked October 24, 2026. Lab, undertone and ΔE are our calculations. Not affiliated with Sherwin-Williams. See how we measure colors.