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Sherwin Williams Pewter Green SW6208

Pewter Green

Sherwin Williams

SW6208

About Pewter Green by Sherwin Williams

Pewter Green SW6208 by Sherwin Williams is a dark neutral shade with a simple, inviting feel. It shows brightness around 12% and hue near 87° for steady results across rooms. Use on accents or pairing with light trim. Pairs well with clean whites and quiet neutrals.

Brightness: 11.8%

Tone: Neutral

HEX: #5e6259

RGB: 94, 98, 89

Hue87°

Saturation5%

Lightness37%

Similar Colors by Sherwin Williams

These are close matches to Pewter Green from the same brand. They keep a similar look and work well in the same type of rooms.

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about how Pewter Green looks in real rooms, how it behaves with light, and how it pairs with other shades.

Is Pewter Green SW6208 a warm or cool color?
Pewter Green by Sherwin Williams is a neutral deeper color. It will usually read neutral in most homes rather than a sharp pure white.
What type of color is Pewter Green?
Pewter Green sits in the green family. Its hue is about 87°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.
What are the color stats for Pewter Green?
Brightness is about 12%. Saturation is around 5%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 37%. Hue is close to 87°. The hex value is #5e6259. The RGB value is 94, 98, 89.
Is Pewter Green better for dark rooms or bright rooms?
Pewter Green has brightness around 12%. It is deeper, so it usually looks best in rooms with fair to strong daylight, where there is enough light to show the color.
Which colors go with Pewter Green?
You can match Pewter Green with simple whites for trim and ceiling, or with nearby neutrals from the same brand. The similar colors and complementary colors on this page are a good starting point for pairing.
Where does Pewter Green work best in a home?
Pewter Green works well as an accent on one or two walls, in cozy rooms, or in spaces with stronger daylight where a deeper color will not feel heavy.
How does Pewter Green compare to a pure white paint?
Pewter Green is softer than a pure untinted white. The neutral undertone and deeper color feel more gentle on the eye, so it tends to look calmer and less stark on large walls.

Lighter Shades by Sherwin Williams

These lighter shades sit above Pewter Green in brightness. They give a softer feel without drifting far from the same family.

Darker Shades by Sherwin Williams

These colors drop a bit below Pewter Green in brightness. They can add depth without leaving the same style.

Complementary Colors by Sherwin Williams

These colors sit on the opposite side of the color wheel from Pewter Green. They add contrast without clashing.

Alternate Colors by other brands

These colors from other brands have a similar look to Pewter Green. They are helpful if you switch between brands or match to a contractor’s paint line.