Benjamin Moore

Pewter

2121-30

Pewter is a blue-gray that sits in the mid-depth range, with cool undertones that can read slightly steely in north light. Its LRV of 33.77 provides moderate contrast against white trim while still functioning as a neutral. It works well on walls in bedrooms, living rooms, and offices when a cooler gray is preferred over greige.

Pair it with Benjamin Moore Silver Satin or Classic Gray for adjacent spaces and trim coordination. For stronger definition, Hale Navy or Kendall Charcoal adds a darker counterpoint.

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Brand

Benjamin Moore

Code

2121-30

Collection

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Pewter in Different Light

Light temperature is measured in Kelvin: a warm 2700K bulb pulls colors toward yellow, while 5000K daylight reads cooler and truer. Check the color at the time of day you actually use the room.

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Pewter under artificial light

Light Temperature: 2700K

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Pewter under natural light

Light Temperature: 4500K

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Blue

Strength

Very Low

Temperature

neutral

Hue Angle

203°

Cyan Family

Lightness

61%

Medium

Saturation

Near Neutral

LRV

33.8

0%100%

Very Dark

Dark

Medium

Light

Very Light

White

LRV measures how much light a color reflects, from 0 (black) to 100 (pure white). Below about 50 a color needs good lighting to avoid going flat, 60 and up helps brighten a room, and most whites sit above 80.

Color Position

Saturation →

Lightness →

Color Codes

HEX

#979C9F

RGB Decimal

151, 156, 159

RGB Percent

59.2%, 61.2%, 62.4%

HSL

202.5, 4.0%, 60.8%

HSV

202.5, 5.0%, 62.4%

CMYK

5.0%, 1.9%, 0.0%, 37.6%

YIQ

154.8, -3.9, -0.1

XYZ

30.91, 32.86, 37.51

CIE Lab

64.05, -1.19, -2.20

CIE Luv

64.05, -2.95, -2.99

Hunter Lab

57.32, -1.04, -1.95

Decimal

9936031

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Pewter Drizzling Mist Englewood Cliffs Web Gray

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Pewter Stargazer Thundercloud Gray Lavender Wash

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

Pewter Gray Matter Elephant Gray Mocha Ice

Analogous

Adjacent colors

Pewter Silhouette Skyfall Ashland Heights

Closest Paint Matches

Cross-brand matches are close, never exact. Each brand uses different bases and sheens, so sample before you buy gallons.

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