Benjamin Moore Revere Pewter HC-172: Paint Color Review

One of the BEST warm gray (almost greige) paint colors!

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There’s one gray paint color that was popular EVEN BEFORE gray was on the scene – Benjamin Moore Revere Pewter. Why? Let’s find out…

IS REVERE PEWTER GRAY, GREIGE, OR BEIGE?

Revere Pewter is a GORGEOUS, warm gray. It’s not NEARLY warm enough to be classified as a beige, but it’s definitely a hybrid that leans well into the greige range (as greiges have green undertones).

As for depth, Revere Pewter is close to the light-medium range, but it can act as a light-depth paint color in the right light. However, it has some tricky undertones and special nuances that you need to be aware of (which we’ll get into shortly).

While Revere Pewter is WARM, it certainly won’t look cream or beige on your walls; it’s just significantly warmer than more traditional gray paint colors. Some people find it a bit too ‘muddy’ and not fresh enough when looking for a fresh, clean gray palette.

Revere Pewter on main cabinets, darkened

WHAT’S REVERE PEWTER’S LRV?

Revere Pewter is on the border of light and light-medium as it doesn’t have too much weight, but it doesn’t have a typical light depth. I find that it often seems a bit darker than expected, particularly in a room with slightly lower light. This is because while its LRV isn’t super low, it isn’t particularly high either, sitting at 55.77 (meaning it won’t really reflect or absorb much light).

Not sure what LRV is? It’s VERY important (read about it HERE).

The Ultimate Guide to Choosing a Paint Color with LRV 

WHAT ARE REVERE PEWTER’S UNDERTONES?

Video at the end of blog post

While MANY people think that Revere Pewter is one of the TRUEST grays, it actually nods considerably to one undertone in particular – green.

It’s also a very sneaky gray (like most) and loves to shift itself depending on the exposure of the room, artificial lighting, your furnishings, and other factors. So, while Revere Pewter mostly does FAVOR a mild green undertone, it can sneak into the other cool gray undertones with encouragement.

Notice how well Revere Pewter connects with the tones in this granite countertop.

About those sneaky undertones, I’ve seen Revere Pewter pick up a wink o’ blue a few times, kind of like Benjamin Moore Stonington Gray. Each time the blue pops up, it seems to be in rooms with multiple exposures and cream trim/cabinets. Seem impossible? Well, believe it, sister, as it shows up pretty darn blue in this next photo…

Grays are sneaky. You’ll want to order some samples and move them around your room before you commit full-time to a particular color.

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Revere Pewter looks rich and gorgeous on these bathroom walls

The above information might have you feeling uncertain about Revere Pewter. So, I’m going to break it down into percentages for you. In my experience with Revere Pewter (which is pretty darned extensive via my local work and E-Design), here’s what I’ve seen (approximately)…

• 5% of the time – subtle blue undertone
• 10% of the time – slightly purple or taupe undertone
• 85% of the time – slightly muddy, soft, slightly green-tinged gray or just a soft neutral gray

Of course, all of that’s open to interpretation as I can be pretty anal with color, and not everybody is looking that hard. There are people out there who won’t see a dang thing and think that gray is gray. But still, the above undertones are something to be aware of.

The above photo shows Revere Pewter with some of its muddy green undertones. And I’m not saying muddy like it’s bad; muddy is good if you’re looking for an earth-toned relaxing feel. However, if you prefer a fresher approach, then muddy ain’t for you, my friend, and you may want to find another gray!

If you are looking for a clean and fresh gray, don’t choose Revere Pewter

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WHICH ROOMS SUIT REVERE PEWTER?

The great thing about Revere Pewter is that it looks awesome in MANY different types of rooms. Sure, it can lean a bit grayer in a north-facing room or slightly warmer in a south-facing room, but it’s still a beautiful color choice. However, if your room is dark, you might not be able to appreciate its beauty as much…

Revere Pewter works best in reasonably well-lit rooms. As for dark rooms, Revere Pewter can look flat and murky (shown above, which is also north-facing). If you’re painting a dark room, you may want to read this blog post instead.

Here’s a photo of Revere Pewter in a warmer south-facing room – it’s in its glory!

REVERE PEWTER DOESN’T WORK AS WELL IN HALLWAYS

Generally speaking, hallways are dark and don’t always suit this depth of color. If you like the idea of RP in your hallway, consider lightening it by 50%, keeping in mind that lightening can shift undertones. Or maybe you need to check out these other paint colors.

You can also check out Benjamin Moore Rodeo, which has a slightly higher LRV, but even that might not be enough.

IS REVERE PEWTER OUTDATED OR STILL TRENDY?

With its subtle warmth and passive undertones, Revere Pewter is still trendy – even as things start to lean warmer. And while it might be too gray for those jumping into the beige trend, Revere Pewter still has a place in today’s modern home.

REVERE PEWTER CAN BE A GREAT CHOICE FOR KITCHEN CABINETS

This is my own kitchen below. I darkened Revere Pewter by approx 25% just to get more body and depth out of it.

See the before and after photos HERE

Is Benjamin Moore Revere Pewter REALLY the Best Cabinet Color for YOU?

IS REVERE PEWTER A GOOD COLOR FOR THE EXTERIOR (SIDING, SHUTTERS, OR TRIM)?

Revere Pewter can be great for the exterior, but it definitely can look warmer than expected!

The 5 Steps to Choosing an Exterior Paint Color

My Color Consulting client had picked Revere Pewter for the exterior of her home and couldn’t decide on a great shutter or porch ceiling color. I gave her three suggestions, including Benjamin Moore Graystone (shutters), and it turned out GORGEOUS! 

IS REVERE PEWTER A GOOD GRAY FOR KITCHEN CABINETS?

Revere Pewter can look gooooorgeous on kitchen cabinets, as long as it suits the backsplash, countertop, and flooring. With its earthy green undertone, it suits some of the common older granite countertops and some of the newer quartz countertops.

However, this doesn’t mean Revere Pewter is the best shade of gray for YOUR kitchen cabinets. Is Revere Pewter the Right Cabinet Color for YOU?

THE OVERALL MOOD…

Revere Pewter isn’t a fresh and crisp gray and doesn’t necessarily give a spa feeling like a lot of grays can – this is because of its warm undertone. I’ve heard it called murky, muddy, and ‘clay-like’ – not very spa-inspired words if you ask me, but again, open to interpretation based on your personal tastes.

Keeping in mind that one person’s feelings toward a color can be different from another person’s, if I were to suggest some keywords to describe Revere Pewter, it would be these:

• calming and relaxing
• organic
• neutral
• versatile, flexible, accommodating
• more of a saturated beach feeling rather than a ‘fresh beach’ feeling

For a comparable gray, check out Revere Pewter vs. Collonade Gray – The Great Battle of the Grays! (shown below)

For a cooler look, you might want to read about Benjamin Moore Stonington Gray…

Want to see more color reviews? Click HERE

WHAT WHITE TRIM COLOR GOES BEST WITH REVERE PEWTER?

Revere Pewter is pretty flexible and can accommodate quite a few different shades of white if they aren’t OVERLY yellow. Benjamin Moore Cloud White can look gorgeous and slightly enhance the green undertones in Revere Pewter. And, of course, my fave, Benjamin Moore White Dove – the perfect soft, warm white!

See those whites and MORE here: Benjamin Moore’s 8 Best White Paint Colors

 (Wickham Gray in the bathroom, Revere Pewter in the bedroom, Cloud White on the trim)

COLORS THAT ARE SIMILAR TO REVERE PEWTER

In looking for similar colors, there will be shifts. Some will be lighter, darker, warmer, or cooler. Others might pick up a bit more green undertone or even DROP most of the green. Here are some comparable colors…

REVERE PEWTER VS. ASHWOOD

Benjamin Moore Ashwood is lighter than Revere Pewter (it also leans a bit warmer), making it look a bit more greige than warm gray.

REVERE PEWTER VS. SHERWIN WILLIAMS COLONNADE GRAY

Colonnade Gray is similar to Revere Pewter in its intentions. However, it’s a bit darker and has less earthy warmth, making it look a wink more gray.

Paint Color Review: Sherwin Williams Colonnade Gray

REVERE PEWTER VS. RODEO

Rodeo is a great comparable to Revere Pewter. While they have the same approach, Rodeo is a bit lighter than Revere Pewter.

Paint Color Review: Benjamin Moore Rodeo

REVERE PEWTER VS. OTHER POPULAR NEUTRALS

You might not know which undertone best suits your space. Comparing these popular neutrals is a great way to find the one that works with your interior finishes and personal tastes.

REVERE PEWTER VS. SHERWIN WILLIAMS AGREEABLE GRAY

My Online Color Consulting clients often choose between these two popular shades, although there are some key differences.

Agreeable Gray is lighter than Revere Pewter and not as warm and earthy. As for undertones, while Agreeable Gray ‘can’ grab a touch of green undertone, it flexes between green and violet, often showing NO noticeable undertone. On the other hand, Revere Pewter is more likely to commit to green.

Sherwin Williams Agreeable Gray Paint Color Review

REVERE PEWTER VS. BALBOA MIST VS. COLLINGWOOD

Revere Pewter is a warm gray, but that’s the only thing it has in common with Balboa Mist and Collingwood. Both of these shades lean into a violet undertone, which goes in the opposite direction to Revere Pewter’s earthy green hue.

Revere Pewter is also DARKER than Balboa Mist and Collingwood, sitting closer to the light-medium range than the light range.

Benjamin Moore Balboa Mist Paint Color Review

Benjamin Moore Collingwood Paint Color Review

REVERE PEWTER VS. SHERWIN WILLIAMS ACCESSIBLE BEIGE

If you compare these two colors, you’re looking at two entirely different color groups. Revere Pewter is a warm gray (borderline greige), whereas Accessible Beige is a beige. This means that Accessible Beige is warmer than Revere Pewter, although it’s not one of the warmest beige paint colors.

Accessible Beige walls

Sherwin Williams Accessible Beige Paint Color Review

PEOPLE ALSO ASK…

WHAT GRAY IS LIGHTER THAN REVERE PEWTER?

Benjamin Moore Rodeo is as close as you’ll get to a lighter version of Revere Pewter. While many other grays are lighter, if you want a similar LOOK (in other words, want to avoid pink, violet, and blue undertones), you might want to lighten Revere Pewter. Ask the paint store to lighten it by 25% and see how it looks. If that’s not enough, try 40-50%. Remember, the more you lighten it, the more its undertones can shift.

3 Steps to Your Perfect Paint Color: How to Lighten & Darken Colors

Want to see this color in action? Check out my video for more great tips! And ignore my face in this screenshot – not one of my more epic moments…

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Originally written in 2015, awesomely updated in 2023