Burnished Pewter
Burnished Pewter is a genuinely dark paint color from Behr. Our real-world data shows it is a primary choice when homeowners need to anchor a room without demanding the spotlight. Below, you'll find 9 examples of this shade in actual homes along with suggested color relationships.
Hex
#716a62
LRV
14.91
Burnished Pewter in Real Rooms
Burnished Pewter has a low LRV of 14.91 — it absorbs light and reads as a genuinely dark, enveloping color. It's neutral in temperature, making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations.
1 Living Room Photo
When applied to living room walls, Burnished Pewter creates a sense of "visual quiet." It eliminates the erratic shadows found in busier spaces, instead providing a steady, rhythmic tone that ties together disparate furniture styles. It's the common thread that makes a room full of heirlooms and modern pieces feel like a cohesive collection.
Living room walls in Burnished Pewter reflect light and create visual depth.
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3 Kitchen Cabinets Photos
For an island-only application, Burnished Pewter provides a stunning focal point. It anchors the center of the room, creating a "furniture piece" feel that contrasts beautifully with lighter perimeter cabinets and draws people toward the heart of the kitchen.
Kitchen cabinets finished in Burnished Pewter offer timeless, neutral elegance.
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Cabinetry painted Burnished Pewter brings sophisticated style to this contemporary kitchen.
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Gray-toned cabinet doors in Burnished Pewter complement stainless steel appliances beautifully.
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1 Bedroom Photo
Lighting is key in a bedroom, and Burnished Pewter reacts beautifully to dimmers. As you lower the lights for sleep, the color takes on a velvet-like quality, losing its daytime crispness in favor of a smoky, mysterious depth that is incredibly conducive to relaxation.
Bedroom accent wall in Burnished Pewter provides a grounding, balanced background.
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2 Misc Photos
In walk-in closets or pantries, Burnished Pewter provides a dark, sophisticated backdrop that makes your belongings look organized and curated. It turns a storage space into a boutique-like experience every time you open the door.
Custom painted cabinetry in Burnished Pewter adds refined character to storage.
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Interior walls in cool Burnished Pewter enhance natural light throughout the space.
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2 Bathroom Photos
Using Burnished Pewter on a bathroom vanity is a clever way to introduce color without painting the walls. It creates a sophisticated anchor for the room, especially when topped with a thick white quartz or a contrasting dark stone.
Bathroom accent wall in Burnished Pewter creates a serene spa-like environment.
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Vanity wall in Burnished Pewter complements white subway tile in this bathroom.
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Similar Colors
Suede Gray reads slightly lighter (LRV 22 vs 15), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
A 6-point LRV gap (21 vs 15) makes Greyhound the marginally brighter of the two.
Creek Bend reflects far more light (LRV 27 vs 15), opening up a space where Burnished Pewter encloses it.
Burnished Pewter reads slightly lighter (LRV 15 vs 7), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
A 5-point LRV gap (15 vs 10) makes Burnished Pewter the marginally brighter of the two.
Complementary Colors
A 7-point LRV gap (22 vs 15) makes Adirondack Blue the marginally brighter of the two.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 15 vs 15), so neither reads brighter in a room.
A 6-point LRV gap (15 vs 9) makes Burnished Pewter the marginally brighter of the two.