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Benjamin Moore2121-30

Pewter

With a focus on versatile tones, Pewter (2121-30) is a standout Gray in our database. It was selected for this featured gallery for its ability to add character and warmth to any space. Find professional pairing data and full color details below.

Hex

#979C9F

LRV

33.77

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Light Reflectance Value
33.77
Medium
TemperatureNeutral
Tone
CalmingMoodyTimeless
UseInterior & Exterior
Collection

Coordinating Colors

Baby's Breath
Pewter
Baby's Breath vs Pewter
Baby's Breath
Pewter
Benjamin Moore
Baby's Breath
OC-62 · LRV 82
Benjamin Moore
Pewter
2121-30 · LRV 34

At LRV 82 vs 34, Baby's Breath is decisively the brighter choice.

Hint of Violet
Pewter
Hint of Violet vs Pewter
Hint of Violet
Pewter
Benjamin Moore
Hint of Violet
2114-60 · LRV 66
Benjamin Moore
Pewter
2121-30 · LRV 34

At LRV 66 vs 34, Hint of Violet is decisively the brighter choice.

Chantilly Lace
Pewter
Chantilly Lace vs Pewter
Chantilly Lace
Pewter
Benjamin Moore
Chantilly Lace
2121-70 · LRV 90
Benjamin Moore
Pewter
2121-30 · LRV 34

At LRV 90 vs 34, Chantilly Lace is decisively the brighter choice.

Pale Smoke
Pewter
Pale Smoke vs Pewter
Pale Smoke
Pewter
Benjamin Moore
Pale Smoke
1584 · LRV 64
Benjamin Moore
Pewter
2121-30 · LRV 34

At LRV 64 vs 34, Pale Smoke is decisively the brighter choice.

Similar Colors

Pewter
Sweatshirt Gray
Pewter vs Sweatshirt Gray
Pewter
Sweatshirt Gray
Benjamin Moore
Pewter
2121-30 · LRV 34
Benjamin Moore
Sweatshirt Gray
2126-40 · LRV 32

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 34 vs 32), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Gray Cardigan
Pewter
Gray Cardigan vs Pewter
Gray Cardigan
Pewter
Benjamin Moore
Gray Cardigan
1600 · LRV 35
Benjamin Moore
Pewter
2121-30 · LRV 34

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 35 vs 34), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Delray Gray
Pewter
Delray Gray vs Pewter
Delray Gray
Pewter
Benjamin Moore
Delray Gray
1614 · LRV 35
Benjamin Moore
Pewter
2121-30 · LRV 34

With LRVs of 35 and 34, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Cobblestone Path
Pewter
Cobblestone Path vs Pewter
Cobblestone Path
Pewter
Benjamin Moore
Cobblestone Path
1606 · LRV 37
Benjamin Moore
Pewter
2121-30 · LRV 34

Cobblestone Path reads slightly lighter (LRV 37 vs 34), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Complementary Colors

Pewter
Quietly Violet
Pewter vs Quietly Violet
Pewter
Quietly Violet
Benjamin Moore
Pewter
2121-30 · LRV 34
Benjamin Moore
Quietly Violet
CSP-415 · LRV 22

At LRV 34 vs 22, Pewter is decisively the brighter choice.

Desert Shadows
Pewter
Desert Shadows vs Pewter
Desert Shadows
Pewter
Benjamin Moore
Desert Shadows
2114-30 · LRV 12
Benjamin Moore
Pewter
2121-30 · LRV 34

Pewter reflects far more light (LRV 34 vs 12), opening up a space where Desert Shadows encloses it.

Hint of Violet
Pewter
Hint of Violet vs Pewter
Hint of Violet
Pewter
Benjamin Moore
Hint of Violet
2114-60 · LRV 66
Benjamin Moore
Pewter
2121-30 · LRV 34

At LRV 66 vs 34, Hint of Violet is decisively the brighter choice.

Antique Pearl
Pewter
Antique Pearl vs Pewter
Antique Pearl
Pewter
Benjamin Moore
Antique Pearl
2113-70 · LRV 72
Benjamin Moore
Pewter
2121-30 · LRV 34

Antique Pearl reflects far more light (LRV 72 vs 34), opening up a space where Pewter encloses it.

Night Shade
Pewter
Night Shade vs Pewter
Night Shade
Pewter
Benjamin Moore
Night Shade
2116-10 · LRV 6
Benjamin Moore
Pewter
2121-30 · LRV 34

At LRV 34 vs 6, Pewter is decisively the brighter choice.

Pewter
Woodcliff Lake
Pewter vs Woodcliff Lake
Pewter
Woodcliff Lake
Benjamin Moore
Pewter
2121-30 · LRV 34
Benjamin Moore
Woodcliff Lake
980 · LRV 17

At LRV 34 vs 17, Pewter is decisively the brighter choice.

Pewter
Silver Fox
Pewter vs Silver Fox
Pewter
Silver Fox
Benjamin Moore
Pewter
2121-30 · LRV 34
Benjamin Moore
Silver Fox
2108-50 · LRV 44

A 10-point LRV gap (44 vs 34) makes Silver Fox the marginally brighter of the two.

Lighter Colors

Delray Gray
Pewter
Delray Gray vs Pewter
Delray Gray
Pewter
Benjamin Moore
Delray Gray
1614 · LRV 35
Benjamin Moore
Pewter
2121-30 · LRV 34

With LRVs of 35 and 34, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Pewter
Silent Night
Pewter vs Silent Night
Pewter
Silent Night
Benjamin Moore
Pewter
2121-30 · LRV 34
Benjamin Moore
Silent Night
1613 · LRV 45

Silent Night reads slightly lighter (LRV 45 vs 34), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Pewter
Thundercloud Gray
Pewter vs Thundercloud Gray
Pewter
Thundercloud Gray
Benjamin Moore
Pewter
2121-30 · LRV 34
Benjamin Moore
Thundercloud Gray
2124-40 · LRV 50

Thundercloud Gray reflects far more light (LRV 50 vs 34), opening up a space where Pewter encloses it.

Pewter
Shadow Gray
Pewter vs Shadow Gray
Pewter
Shadow Gray
Benjamin Moore
Pewter
2121-30 · LRV 34
Benjamin Moore
Shadow Gray
2125-40 · LRV 40

Shadow Gray reads slightly lighter (LRV 40 vs 34), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Pewter
Pilgrim Haze
Pewter vs Pilgrim Haze
Pewter
Pilgrim Haze
Benjamin Moore
Pewter
2121-30 · LRV 34
Benjamin Moore
Pilgrim Haze
2132-50 · LRV 38

Pilgrim Haze reads slightly lighter (LRV 38 vs 34), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Darker Colors

Englewood Cliffs
Pewter
Englewood Cliffs vs Pewter
Englewood Cliffs
Pewter
Benjamin Moore
Englewood Cliffs
1607 · LRV 24
Benjamin Moore
Pewter
2121-30 · LRV 34

A 10-point LRV gap (34 vs 24) makes Pewter the marginally brighter of the two.

Pewter
Steel Wool
Pewter vs Steel Wool
Pewter
Steel Wool
Benjamin Moore
Pewter
2121-30 · LRV 34
Benjamin Moore
Steel Wool
2121-20 · LRV 21

At LRV 34 vs 21, Pewter is decisively the brighter choice.

Pewter
Rock Gray
Pewter vs Rock Gray
Pewter
Rock Gray
Benjamin Moore
Pewter
2121-30 · LRV 34
Benjamin Moore
Rock Gray
1615 · LRV 24

A 10-point LRV gap (34 vs 24) makes Pewter the marginally brighter of the two.

Deep Silver
Pewter
Deep Silver vs Pewter
Deep Silver
Pewter
Benjamin Moore
Deep Silver
2124-30 · LRV 29
Benjamin Moore
Pewter
2121-30 · LRV 34

Pewter reads slightly lighter (LRV 34 vs 29), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Pewter
Sweatshirt Gray
Pewter vs Sweatshirt Gray
Pewter
Sweatshirt Gray
Benjamin Moore
Pewter
2121-30 · LRV 34
Benjamin Moore
Sweatshirt Gray
2126-40 · LRV 32

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 34 vs 32), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Color Codes

HEX#979C9F
RGB151, 156, 159
HSL202° 4% 61%
CMYK5 2 0 38
CIE LabL: 64.0 a: -1.2 b: -2.2
XYZX: 0.31 Y: 0.33 Z: 0.38