Revere Pewter (HC-172)
A true greige with warm beige undertones. Leans slightly toward yellow-green in certain light, but reads as a neutral warm gray in most conditions.
About Benjamin Moore Revere Pewter
Revere Pewter (HC-172) is a greige from Benjamin Moore's collection with an LRV of 55.51 and warm beige undertones. A true greige with warm beige undertones. Leans slightly toward yellow-green in certain light, but reads as a neutral warm gray in most conditions.
At an LRV of 55.51, Revere Pewter is a medium-depth color with real presence on the wall. It will add noticeable color and warmth to a room, creating a more cocooning, intimate atmosphere than lighter colors. It works beautifully in rooms with good natural light, and can be used on accent walls in rooms where a full application might feel too enclosed. Pair it with a bright white trim color (LRV 85+) for clean contrast.
Light Reflectance Value (LRV)
Revere Pewter has an LRV of 55.51, placing it in the medium range on the 0-to-100 scale. LRV measures the percentage of visible light a color reflects. A pure black has an LRV of 0 and a pure white has an LRV of 100. Understanding a color's LRV helps you predict how it will feel in your space: higher LRV means brighter and more spacious, lower LRV means cozier and more intimate.
Undertone Analysis
Revere Pewter has warm beige undertones. Undertones are the subtle background colors that become visible in different lighting conditions. Even colors that look "neutral" in the store will reveal their undertones once they are on your walls and interacting with natural light, artificial light, and the colors around them.
A true greige with warm beige undertones. Leans slightly toward yellow-green in certain light, but reads as a neutral warm gray in most conditions. Warm undertones like these pair naturally with other warm elements: honey-toned wood floors, brass and gold hardware, cream-colored textiles, and warm-toned furnishings. They can clash with strongly cool elements like icy blue accents or chrome fixtures, though the effect depends on the strength of the undertone.
Lighting Behavior
In north-facing rooms, the gray comes forward. In south-facing rooms, the warmth dominates. Under warm bulbs, it can lean slightly green. LED daylight bulbs keep it most neutral.
Every paint color looks different depending on the light source in your room. South-facing rooms get warm, direct sunlight that brings out yellow and warm undertones. North-facing rooms get cool, indirect light that emphasizes blue and gray undertones. East-facing rooms are bright and warm in the morning, cooler in the afternoon. West-facing rooms are the opposite: cool morning, warm afternoon. Incandescent and warm LED bulbs push colors warmer, while cool-white LEDs and fluorescent tubes push colors cooler. To avoid surprises, always test Revere Pewter with a physical sample on your actual wall, and observe it at different times of day before committing.
Best Rooms for Revere Pewter
Benjamin Moore recommends Revere Pewter for: living room, bedroom, hallway, open floor plan, whole house.
Revere Pewter is versatile enough to use as a whole-house color, providing a consistent, cohesive look as you move from room to room. Whole-house colors need to work in multiple lighting conditions and alongside various furnishings, which is why a balanced LRV (55.51) and manageable undertones are essential. Revere Pewter handles this well.
Closest Matches in Other Brands
Find the closest equivalent to Benjamin Moore Revere Pewter from other paint brands. Matches are calculated using Delta E (CIE2000), the industry standard for measuring perceptual color difference.
Sherwin Williams Matches
Similar warmth but Accessible Beige is a touch lighter and less gray. Close in spirit if not identical in tone.
View all Sherwin Williams matches →Agreeable Gray runs cooler and lighter. In a warm room, the difference is subtle. In cool light, Agreeable Gray will look distinctly grayer.
View all Sherwin Williams matches →Behr Matches
Strong match. Studio Taupe hits a very similar warm-gray balance. Worth testing side by side.
View all Behr matches →Farrow & Ball Matches
Elephant's Breath is in the same family but reads more purple-gray. Beautiful on its own, but noticeably different from Revere Pewter.
View all Farrow & Ball matches →Coordinating Colors
These colors pair beautifully with Revere Pewter for a cohesive palette. Use them for trim, accents, adjacent rooms, or furniture to create a well-designed space.
Frequently Asked Questions
The closest Sherwin Williams match for Benjamin Moore Revere Pewter is Accessible Beige (SW 7036) with a Delta E of 3.8, which rates as a "good match" match. Similar warmth but Accessible Beige is a touch lighter and less gray. Close in spirit if not identical in tone. A Delta E under 2 means most people cannot tell the colors apart, while 2 to 4 means the difference is subtle.
Revere Pewter has warm beige undertones. A true greige with warm beige undertones. Leans slightly toward yellow-green in certain light, but reads as a neutral warm gray in most conditions. Undertones become most visible when the color is on a large surface like a wall, and they shift depending on the light source in your room. Always test with a physical sample in your specific space to see how the undertones interact with your lighting, flooring, and furnishings.
Revere Pewter (HC-172) has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 55.51, which puts it in the medium range. LRV measures the percentage of light a color reflects on a scale from 0 (pure black) to 100 (pure white). At 55.51, this is a medium-depth color that adds warmth and character while still reflecting a reasonable amount of light.
Revere Pewter leans warm. The warm beige undertones give it a cozy, inviting quality. It pairs naturally with other warm elements like wood tones, brass hardware, and cream textiles. In north-facing rooms, the warmth is especially welcoming.
Color data sourced from manufacturer specifications. Match calculations use Delta E (CIE2000) computed from Lab color space conversion. Last reviewed: March 22, 2026.