Benjamin Moore Revere Pewter HC-172: Paint Color Review (2024)

The most POPULAR warm gray (almost greige) paint color!

When looking for your best shade of gray, it’s allll in the undertones. Sure, you want to get the right depth, too, but it’s the undertones that either connect or clash with your home’s surrounding finishes. And if there’s one gray paint color that seems to satisfy a HECK OF A LOT of finishes and personal tastes, that color has to be Benjamin Moore Revere Pewter.

Why?

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Let’s find out why your home could be a few coats of paint away from perfection…

IS BM REVERE PEWTER GRAY, BEIGE, OR GREIGE PAINT COLOR?

Revere Pewter is a GORGEOUS, warm gray paint color and a timeless choice from Benjamin Moore’s Historical Collection. That’s right – TIMELESS. This isn’t to say it will work in every room forever and ever, amen, but you’ll learn why it’s a great choice for so many homes.

As for what Revere Pewter IS, it’s a warm shade of gray that can also pass as a greige, given the right exposure, surrounding finishes, and interior lighting conditions (check those Kelvins!).

Is it warm enough to pass as beige?

Again, give it the right (or wrong, depending on the look you’re going for) lighting, and Revere Pewter picks up a vague beige tone, but this is more about your LIGHTING than the color itself – Revere Pewter sure as heck ain’t beige.

This bathroom below is the warmest I’ve ever seen it look, and this is very atypical…

This painted interior door is typically what you can expect from Revere Pewter (with Benjamin Moore White Dove walls and trim)…

As mentioned above, while Revere Pewter is WARM, it certainly won’t look beige on your walls; it’s just significantly warmer than more traditional gray paint colors. Some people find it too ‘muddy’ and not fresh enough when looking for a fresh, clean gray palette, while for others, it’s the PERFECT, soft shade for their cabinets, walls, doors, OR exterior.

WHAT’S REVERE PEWTER’S LRV?

Revere Pewter is on the border of light and light-medium, thanks to its LRV of 55.77. This means it’s not super weighted like the mid-range, but it has more depth than traditional light-depth gray paint colors and goes beyond my preferred LRV range (but it’s easily forgiven for that).

Revere Pewter looks slightly darker than expected, particularly in a room with lower light. This is because while its LRV isn’t super low, it doesn’t reflect as much light as lighter, comparable shades of gray (which we’ll look at shortly).

Not sure what LRV is? It’s VERY important (read about it HERE).

The Ultimate Guide to Choosing a Paint Color with LRV

WHAT ARE REVERE PEWTER’S UNDERTONES?

Video at the end of blog post

Revere Pewter HC-172 is a very sneaky gray (as many are), and it loves to shift its undertones depending on the room’s exposure, interior lighting conditions, and other factors. So, while it mostly favors a mild green undertone, it can sneak into the other cool gray undertones with the right encouragement.

Notice how well Revere Pewter connects with the tones in this granite countertop.

About those sneaky undertones, true to its name, a FEW times I’ve seen Revere Pewter pick up pewter undertones – also known as blue undertones – much like Benjamin Moore Stonington Gray. Each time the blue pops up, it seems to be in rooms with multiple exposures and cream trim/cabinets.

Seem impossible? Well, believe it, sister, as it shows up pretty darn blue in this next photo…

However, this is the EXCEPTION, not the rule. Revere Pewter generally caters to a green undertone. All the same, order samples and move them around your room before you commit full-time to a particular color.

Gray Owl vs. Stonington Gray – Color Review

THE OVERALL MOOD…

Revere Pewter isn’t a fresh and crisp gray and doesn’t necessarily give a spa feeling like many grays can – this is because of its warm undertone. I’ve heard it called murky, muddy, and ‘clay-like’ – not very spa-inspired words if you ask me, but again, open to interpretation based on your personal tastes.

Considering that one person’s feelings toward a color can be different from another person’s, here are some keywords to describe HC-172 Revere Pewter…

calming and relaxing
slightly moody
organic
neutral
subtle warmth
versatile, flexible, accommodating
more of a moody beach vibe rather than a ‘fresh and fun’ beach vibe

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WHICH ROOMS SUIT REVERE PEWTER?

The great thing about this popular shade of gray is that it looks awesome in many different types of rooms. In a north-facing room or reasonably well-lit east-facing room, Revere Pewter’s earthy warmth can balance the cool gray light (although I’d still be careful as it can fall flat). It won’t work as well as a taupe, greige, or beige at adding visual warmth, but if you’re not a huge fan of warm colors, it can be a great happy medium.

As for a south-facing room or one with western afternoon sun, it’s not so warm that it tips the scales too far, as its gray base does hold it back a bit. In warm lights, it can look a touch muddier (again, muddy isn’t a bad thing; it’s organic). In all, Revere Pewter is an interesting option for most exposures AS LONG as there’s a reasonable amount of natural light.

As for dark rooms, most light grays will struggle – Revere Pewter is no exception. With minimal natural light, it can look flat and murky (shown below, which is also north-facing). If you’re painting a dark room, you may want to read this blog post instead.

Here’s a photo of it in a warmer south-facing roomwith vaulted, angled ceilings and a lot of natural light – it’s in its gray glory!

Colors need LIGHT to come to LIFE!

HOWEVER, IT DOESN’T WORK AS WELL IN HALLWAYS

Hallways are generally dark and don’t always suit this depth of color. If you like the idea of Revere Pewter in your hallway, consider lightening it by 50%, considering that lightening can shift undertones. Alternatively, check out lighter shades better suited to dark spaces and hallways.

You can also check out Benjamin Moore Rodeo, which has a slightly higher LRV, but even that might not be enough.

IS REVERE PEWTER OUTDATED OR STILL TRENDY?

Going into 2024, we’ll be seeing warmer shades – not just on our walls but on kitchen cabinets as well. However, regarding the gray world, warm grays like Revere Pewter will have more of a lifetime than cool, light shades of gray. This isn’t just because they tend to suit more interior finishes but because not everyone has jumped into the beige world; some still want a good gray backdrop in their home.

Is Beige BACK? Is Beige TRENDY?

With its subtle warmth and passive undertones, Revere Pewter is still a popular choice – even as things start to lean warmer. In particular, I’m still seeing requests for warm gray and greige cabinets. And while it might be too gray for those jumping into the beige trend, Revere Pewter still has a place in today’s modern home.

IS REVERE PEWTER A GOOD COLOR FOR THE EXTERIOR (SIDING, SHUTTERS, OR TRIM)?

Revere Pewter can be great exterior siding, painted stucco, or otherwise, but be prepared, as it usually looks warmer than expected! On this next home, it’s is the perfect choice for the asphalt roof and brick foundation and steps – the main features that needed to be coordinated with…

IS REVERE PEWTER A GOOD GRAY FOR KITCHEN CABINETS?

Revere Pewter can look wicked pretty on kitchen cabinets if it suits the backsplash, countertop, and flooring. With its earthy green undertone, it suits some of the common older granite countertops and some of the newer quartz countertops.

What makes Revere Pewter a popular cabinet color is its depth and warmth. Some off-white and light-depth cabinets look too washed out, making it challenging to coordinate wall colors. Not that it’s EASY – any light color will be tough; however, with its added depth, it offers more flexibility.

However, this doesn’t mean Revere Pewter is the best shade of gray for YOUR kitchen cabinets. Is Revere Pewter the Right Cabinet Color for YOU?

If you decide to try it for your cabinets, get a quart of paint mixed in a satin finish in the actual paint you’ll be using on your cabinets. I recommend satin as it’s an easy-to-clean surface for cabinets (and doors and trims) without being so shiny that it reflects your pretty lil face back at you.

Why should you get a quart made?

While Samplize uses REAL paint from each brand – and from quality lines within each brand – sample pots are made from the cheap stuff and usually have a matte or eggshell finish, not satin. They’re great for getting a general idea, but cabinets, in particular, need a bit more precision than sample pots offer – ESPECIALLY if you want to adjust your color (lighten or darken it).

This is my kitchen below. I darkened Revere Pewter by approximately 25% to get more body out of it. I just felt the regular strength was a bit too light for my personal tastes…

See the before and after photos HERE

Is Benjamin Moore Revere Pewter REALLY the Best Cabinet Color for YOU?

WHAT WHITE TRIM COLOR GOES BEST WITH REVERE PEWTER?

Revere Pewter can accommodate quite a few different whites for trim paint or cabinets AS LONG AS they aren’t OVERLY yellow. Benjamin Moore Cloud White can look gorgeous and slightly enhance its green undertones, but that’s as warm as I would venture.

If I’m coordinating a palette from scratch that includes Revere Pewter, I prefer…

Benjamin Moore White Dove – the perfect soft, warm white (some people prefer Swiss Coffee, but I’m a White Dove girl all the way)
Benjamin Moore Chantilly Lace for a fresh look with higher contrast compared to softer shades
Sherwin Williams Pure White offers a more moderate approach – not bright white, but not soft and earthy either

I recommend painting your trims and doors in satin (pearl in some lines), which offers the perfect sheen and is, hands down, the most popular finish for these surfaces.

As for the other finishes, matte, and eggshell aren’t washable enough unless you get into the scrubbable paints like Scuffx (which is amazeballs, by the way). But even then, trims and doors usually look better with a bit of sheen. And while some older homes can pull off semi-gloss trims, it’s not a look that does the average home any justice.

AAAND that was a bit of a tangent – SQUIRREL! Let’s get back to Revere Pewter…

Wickham Gray in the bathroom, Cloud White on the trim

COLORS THAT ARE SIMILAR

In looking for similar colors to Revere Pewter, there will be shifts. Some will be lighter, darker, warmer, or cooler. Others might pick up a bit more green undertone or even DROP most of the green. Here are some comparable colors…

REVERE PEWTER VS. BENJAMIN MOORE HAZY SKIES

Benjamin Moore Hazy Skies has an LRV of 58, so it’s lighter than Revere Pewter (55). However, it’s still not a traditionally light shade of gray as it lives on the lower end of the range, just a jog lighter than RP.

Comparing the two, you’ll see that Hazy Skies is a bit warmer and has a bit more of a green undertone, giving it a more greige look. Sure, Hazy Skies PALES in popularity, but if Revere Pewter isn’t warm enough and you love that earthy green hue, it could be a pretty alternative.

REVERE PEWTER VS. SHERWIN WILLIAMS COLONNADE GRAY

Colonnade Gray is similar to Revere Pewter in its intentions; both are versions of ‘warm gray with a green undertone.’ However, Colonnade Gray has an LRV of 53, so it’s a bit darker and has less earthy warmth, making it look a wink more gray. If you’re nervous about Revere Pewter’s undertones, Colonnade has the same green undertone but FAR less of it – in some lights, you don’t see it at all!

Paint Color Review: Sherwin Williams Colonnade Gray

REVERE PEWTER VS. BENJAMIN MOORE RODEO

Rodeo is a great comparable to Revere Pewter. Sometimes, RP is a bit too dark for a room, either due to its lighting situation or surrounding finishes. This is when Rodeo comes in handy. While it has a similar ‘muddy warm gray’ approach, Rodeo has an LRV of almost 60, so it’s like a lighter version of Revere Pewter and borders on my ideal range for the average room.

However, of the two shades, I would rather choose Revere Pewter for kitchen cabinets or doors and trims because of its added depth.

Paint Color Review: Benjamin Moore Rodeo

COMPARING IT TO OTHER POPULAR NEUTRALS

You might not know which undertone best suits your space until you see the options! Comparing these popular neutrals is a great way to find the one that works with your interior finishes and personal tastes.

REVERE PEWTER VS. SHERWIN WILLIAMS AGREEABLE GRAY

My Online Color Consulting clients often choose between these two popular shades, although there are some key differences.

Agreeable Gray is lighter than Revere Pewter and not as warm and earthy. As for undertones, while Agreeable Gray ‘can’ grab a touch of green undertone, it flexes between green and violet, often showing NO noticeable undertone. On the other hand, Revere Pewter is more likely to commit to green.

However, whether for kitchen cabinets, trims, or doors, both Agreeable Gray and Revere Pewter are SUPER popular based on today’s cabinet trends.

Sherwin Williams Agreeable Gray Paint Color Review

REVERE PEWTER VS. BALBOA MIST VS. COLLINGWOOD

Revere Pewter is a warm gray, but that’s the only thing it has in common with Balboa Mist and Collingwood. Both of these shades lean into a violet undertone, which goes in the opposite direction to Revere Pewter’s earthy green hue. You might also be interested to know that MORE interior finishes suit a warm violet undertone than a warm green one, so if you’re having trouble coordinating your wall color, this might be why!

Revere Pewter is also DARKER than Balboa Mist and Collingwood, sitting closer to the light-medium range than the light range.

Benjamin Moore Balboa Mist Paint Color Review

Benjamin Moore Collingwood Paint Color Review

REVERE PEWTER VS. SHERWIN WILLIAMS ACCESSIBLE BEIGE

If you compare these two colors, you’re looking at two entirely different color groups. Revere Pewter is a warm gray (borderline greige), whereas Accessible Beige is a beige. This means that Accessible Beige is warmer than Revere Pewter, although it’s not one of the warmest beige paint colors.

Sherwin Williams Accessible Beige Paint Color Review

WHAT COLORS GO WITH REVERE PEWTER?

GREAT question, as Revere Pewter has a ton of palette partners and good accent colors, including…

light, muted shades of tan and beige can be beautiful in adjoining rooms
a wide range of white paint colors, including bright, warm, and soft whites
dark greiges like Sherwin Williams Urbane Bronze and others are great accents for feature walls or kitchen islands
muted shades of cream – ones that aren’t overly yellow, such as Benjamin Moore Ballet White and Navajo White (more HERE)
mid-toned shades of blue with some gray in them, as well as darker shades of navy blue
dark green paint colors with subtle, earthy bases
some off-white and light taupes, as long as they’re a good tone lighter than Revere Pewter
a soft, off-white warm gray like Benjamin Moore Classic Gray is a pretty partner in an adjoining room, as is the similar but more blue-toned Stonington Gray

CAN I LIGHTEN OR DARKEN REVERE PEWTER?

You bet your cute little BOOTY you can; I’ve done it many times! While Benjamin Moore Rodeo is as close as you’ll get to a lighter version of Revere Pewter, you might want to play around with Revere Pewter before switching colors entirely.

Ask the paint store to lighten or darken Revere Pewter by 25% and see how it looks. If that’s not enough, try 40-50%. Remember, the more you lighten it, the more its undertones can shift.

Want to see this color in action? Check out my Youtube Video Review for more great tips!

READ MORE

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Benjamin Moore’s Best Gray Paint Colors

Colonnade Gray vs. Revere Pewter

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Originally written in 2015, awesomely updated in 2023