Benjamin Moore · HC-172
Revere Pewter
A mid-light warm greige with real depth, one of Benjamin Moore's longest-running favorites.
Our take
Choose it when Edgecomb Gray feels too pale. In small dark rooms it can feel heavy.
How light is Revere Pewter?
LRV 55.0 means it reflects about 55% of the light that hits it. Most whites sit above 80; most mid-tones sit between 40 and 60.
How it shifts in different light
Simulated from the published color, not photographs. Your room will differ, which is why a physical sample matters.
North-facing light
Cooler, bluer daylight mutes warmth.
Midday daylight
Close to the brand's published value.
Warm evening bulb
Warm bulbs (2700K) push it toward yellow.
Where it works best
- Bright rooms that wash out lighter neutrals
- Exteriors and trim-heavy traditional homes
- Living rooms with warm wood
Watch out for
- In dim rooms it can look muddy
- It reads noticeably darker on large walls than on a chip
Colors that go with Revere Pewter
Common pairings for trim, accents and neighboring rooms.
Similar colors and cross-brand matches
Ranked by Delta E 2000, the standard measure of how different two colors look. Under 2 is a near twin; 2 to 5 is close; above 5 you will see the difference.
| Color | Brand and code | LRV | Delta E | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Repose Gray | Sherwin-Williams SW 7015 | 58 | 2.3 | Close |
| Accessible Beige | Sherwin-Williams SW 7036 | 58 | 2.5 | Close |
| Agreeable Gray | Sherwin-Williams SW 7029 | 60 | 2.5 | Close |
| Edgecomb Gray | Benjamin Moore HC-173 | 63 | 3.2 | Close |
| Sea Salt | Sherwin-Williams SW 6204 | 63 | 5.6 | Different |
About Revere Pewter
Benjamin Moore Revere Pewter (HC-172) is in the greige family with an LRV of 55.0. A mid-light warm greige with real depth, one of Benjamin Moore's longest-running favorites.
Questions people ask
What is the LRV of Revere Pewter?
Revere Pewter (HC-172) has an LRV of 55.0, which we class as light-medium. LRV runs from 0 (black) to 100 (pure white), so it reflects about 55% of the light that hits it.
What are the hex and RGB codes for Revere Pewter?
The published hex code is #CBC6B8 and the RGB value is 203, 198, 184. Use these for mood boards and screens, not for mixing paint: the store mixes from the code HC-172.
Is Revere Pewter warm or cool?
Warm. Measured in CIELAB, it sits at a* -0.7 and b* +7.6; a positive b* means a yellow lean and a negative a* means a green lean. Its undertone lean is: yellow.
What is the closest color to Revere Pewter?
In our database so far, the closest is Repose Gray (Sherwin-Williams SW 7015) with a color difference (Delta E 2000) of 2.3. That is close, but you will likely see the difference side by side.
Code, hex, RGB and LRV from Benjamin Moore's published color data, checked 6 Nov 2026. Temperature, lean and Delta E are calculated by Shop Spruce from those values. How we check