Dark Pewter
We've categorized Dark Pewter as a genuinely dark Blue because of its unique LRV profile. We have documented it across our network because it can anchor a room without demanding the spotlight so effectively. Explore our collection of 19 room photos to see how it looks alongside coordinating accent choices.
Hex
#4B5756
LRV
10.79
Dark Pewter in Real Rooms
Dark Pewter has a low LRV of 10.79 — it absorbs light and reads as a genuinely dark, enveloping color. Grouped in the Blue family, the photos below show it applied in a living room, house, kitchen cabinets, bathroom, bedroom and misc.
6 Living Room Photos
When applied to living room walls, Dark 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.
Benjamin Moore Dark Pewter living room fireplace accent wall
@hammondathome
4 House Photos
Dark Pewter is particularly effective on modern-style homes with flat planes and large windows. The color emphasizes the geometry of the house, using shadows and light to create a dynamic, ever-changing facade throughout the day.
Benjamin Moore Dark Pewter House Exterior
@liltandline
Benjamin Moore Dark Pewter House Exterior
@word_of_mouth_painting
2122-10 House Exterior
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Benjamin Moore Dark Pewter Exterior
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3 Kitchen Cabinets Photos
Dark Pewter cabinets paired with a matching backsplash create a "monolith" look that is incredibly popular in contemporary design. It's a bold, seamless approach that makes the kitchen feel integrated into the home's overall architecture.
2122-10 Kitchen Cabinets
@kishaniperera
Benjamin Moore Dark Pewter Kitchen Cabinets
@acmdesignshaliburton
Dark Pewter Kitchen Cabinets
@ourhideawayhome
3 Bathroom Photos
For bathrooms with limited natural light, Dark Pewter provides a necessary "glow." It uses its subtle undertones to mimic the warmth of sunlight, preventing the space from feeling subterranean or overly dark, even in windowless layouts.
Benjamin Moore Dark Pewter Bathroom
@laurawgodfrey
Bm Dark Pewter Bathroom
@made_and_inspired
Bm Dark Pewter Bathroom
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2 Bedroom Photos
For guest bedrooms, Dark Pewter is a welcoming embrace. It's a universally appealing tone that feels clean and fresh for new arrivals, yet has enough "personality" to make their stay feel special and considered. It works across all seasons, feeling cool in summer and cozy in winter.
Dark Pewter Bedroom
@made_and_inspired
2122-10 Bedroom Panelling
@made_and_inspired
1 Misc Photo
These "miscellaneous" applications of Dark Pewter prove that there is truly no room in the house that wouldn't benefit from its sophisticated, grounded, and endlessly adaptable presence.
2122-10 Wall Panelling
@thisoldecolonial
