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. It's neutral in temperature, making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations. 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.
Fireplace surround painted Dark Pewter anchors the living room.
@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.
House exterior painted Dark Pewter presents classic curb appeal.
@liltandline
Siding finished in Dark Pewter creates elegant exterior contrast.
@word_of_mouth_painting
Exterior boards in 2122-10 offer modern, understated sophistication.
@word_of_mouth_painting
Facade painted Dark Pewter provides timeless residential elegance.
@word_of_mouth_painting
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.
Cabinet doors painted 2122-10 define the kitchen's modern character.
@kishaniperera
Kitchen cabinetry in Dark Pewter adds depth and refinement.
@acmdesignshaliburton
Cabinetry finished Dark Pewter elevates the kitchen aesthetic.
@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.
Bathroom walls in Dark Pewter create a spa-like atmosphere.
@laurawgodfrey
Vanity surround painted Dark Pewter enhances bathroom elegance.
@made_and_inspired
Bathroom walls finished in Dark Pewter provide calming sophistication.
@made_and_inspired
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.
Bedroom walls in Dark Pewter establish serene, restful space.
@made_and_inspired
Wainscoting in 2122-10 brings architectural interest to bedroom.
@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.
Wall panelling finished in 2122-10 adds textured depth.
@thisoldecolonial
Coordinating Colors
At LRV 62 vs 11, Collingwood is decisively the brighter choice.
Smoke reflects far more light (LRV 56 vs 11), opening up a space where Dark Pewter encloses it.
At LRV 87 vs 11, Snow White is decisively the brighter choice.
White Dove reflects far more light (LRV 83 vs 11), opening up a space where Dark Pewter encloses it.
Similar Colors
With LRVs of 11 and 9, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 11 vs 10), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 11 and 9, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 11 and 11, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Complementary Colors
Raindrops on Roses reflects far more light (LRV 72 vs 11), opening up a space where Dark Pewter encloses it.
A 10-point LRV gap (21 vs 11) makes Aplomb the marginally brighter of the two.
With LRVs of 11 and 10, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
A 4-point LRV gap (11 vs 6) makes Dark Pewter the marginally brighter of the two.
Deep Mauve reads slightly lighter (LRV 20 vs 11), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
With LRVs of 14 and 11, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 11 and 9, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Lighter Colors
A 3-point LRV gap (14 vs 11) makes Bracken Slate the marginally brighter of the two.
Knoxville Gray reads slightly lighter (LRV 16 vs 11), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.