Revere Pewter vs Agreeable Gray
A side-by-side comparison of Benjamin Moore Revere Pewter (HC-172) and Sherwin Williams Agreeable Gray (SW 7029).
| Benjamin Moore Revere Pewter | Sherwin Williams Agreeable Gray | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | HC-172 | SW 7029 |
| Hex |
#CCC2B0
|
#D1CBC1
|
| RGB | 204, 194, 176 | 209, 203, 193 |
| LRV | 55.51 | 60 |
| Undertone | Warm Beige | Warm Greige |
| Family | Greige | Greige |
| Best Rooms | Living Room, Bedroom, Hallway, Open Floor Plan, Whole House | Whole House, Living Room, Bedroom, Hallway, Open Floor Plan |
LRV Comparison
Light Reflectance Value measures how much light a color reflects. Revere Pewter has an LRV of 55.51 (medium) and Agreeable Gray has an LRV of 60 (light). These two colors reflect a similar amount of light, so the brightness of a room will feel comparable with either choice.
The Full Comparison
Probably the most searched paint comparison on the internet. Both are warm greiges, but they play very different roles. Revere Pewter is darker, warmer, and more substantial on the wall. It makes a room feel cozy and grounded. Agreeable Gray is lighter and more balanced, sitting right at the midpoint between gray and beige. In a small room, Agreeable Gray will feel more open and airy. In a large open floor plan, Revere Pewter provides more visual warmth without feeling overwhelming. Under warm incandescent light, Revere Pewter can lean slightly green, while Agreeable Gray stays more neutral.
Revere Pewter 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.
Agreeable Gray Undertones
The quintessential greige. Balanced between gray and beige with warm undertones that keep it from feeling cold. One of the most popular paint colors in America for good reason.
Lighting Behavior
Revere Pewter: 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.
Agreeable Gray: Remarkably adaptable across lighting conditions. In bright light, the gray side shows more. In dim or warm light, the beige warmth comes forward. Works in virtually any room.
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Frequently Asked Questions
No, Revere Pewter (Benjamin Moore) and Agreeable Gray (Sherwin Williams) are not the same color. They're in the same family (greige), but they differ in undertone, LRV, and how they behave in different lighting. Revere Pewter has warm beige undertones, while Agreeable Gray has warm greige undertones. Always compare physical samples before choosing.
Agreeable Gray is lighter with an LRV of 60, compared to Revere Pewter's LRV of 55.51. LRV (Light Reflectance Value) measures how much light a color reflects on a scale from 0 (black) to 100 (white).
That's a popular combination. Using the darker Revere Pewter (LRV 55.51) on walls and the lighter Agreeable Gray (LRV 60) on trim creates a classic contrast that makes the trim pop.