Revere Pewter

A versatile neutral gray/greige with balanced, warm undertones. This color is part of the Historical Colors Collection.

Revere Pewter / Benjamin Moore HC-172

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The Basics

What are people saying about this color?

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A light gray with warm undertones, this classic shade creates a unifying look that calms and restores. A great transitional color, it's perfect for an open floor plan.
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Revere Pewter is much more than just gray. It’s a truly fascinating paint because it has so much range to it. Grays can be particularly tricky because they act like chameleon colors, and Revere Pewter is no exception.

Revere Pewter / Benjamin Moore HC-172

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The perfect neutral exists, and it goes by the name Revere Pewter. Somehow, it manages to work with both warm and cool color palettes. So whether you plan to accent the room with shades of yellow or blue, this color provides the perfect backdrop.

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What kind of spaces does it work best in?

As Benjamin Moore states in their description, it's great for open floor plans, or to use in your whole home. This color will create a calming backdrop and give you a lot of freedom to play with layering other shades and textures with it.

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Where could you expect to see it?

There's a rumor going around that Revere Pewter is the best color to use in your home if you want it to sell quickly, so this shade is everywhere!

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Who shouldn't pick this color?

Some say the color can get a little muddy. It might also be too traditional for some.

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Any pro tips?

"One of [color expert Hannah] Yeo's favorite tactics is to pair a lighter-toned greige with a pop of color." Read more in this awesome write-up from Elle Decor on greiges. elledecor.com

What colors does it go well with?

Pairs well with crisp whites like Benjamin Moore OC-17 White Dove for trims and ceilings or historical green accents like Benjamin Moore HC-114 Saybrook Sage. Benjamin Moore recommends pairing it with Fog Mist OC-31 or Copley Gray HC-104.

What's the LRV?

55.51. LRV measures the Light Reflectance Value, meaning the percentage of light (0-100) that bounces off a surface. 100 being purest white and 0 being purest black. Like other neutrals, Revere Pewter has a mid-range LRV, meaning it reflects a medium amount of light.

Does it work as an exterior color?

Yes.

Tags

Neutral, Gray, Traditional, Light, Medium

What are some similar popular colors?

Collingwood, Edgecomb Gray, Balboa Mist

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