PPG • PPG1013-5

Victorian Pewter

Name: PPG Victorian Pewter PPG1013-5
Brand: PPG

Victorian Pewter is a versatile paint color from PPG. Our real-world data shows it is a primary choice when homeowners need to add character and warmth to any space. Below, you'll find 10 examples of this shade in actual homes along with suggested color relationships.

Hex

#828388

LRV

23.00

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Light Reflectance Value

23.00

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Victorian Pewter's Color Strip

Victorian Pewter is the fifth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Silver Charm and Gray Flannel. The strip spans from Radisson at the lightest end to Napoleon at the deepest. Strip PPG1013 puts these related shades in sequence, making it simple to find the tone that suits your room.

1Radisson 2Spring Thaw 3Whirlwind 4Silver Charm 5Victorian Pewter

6Gray Flannel 7Napoleon

Victorian Pewter in Real Rooms

Victorian Pewter has a medium LRV of 23 — it adds real depth and will read noticeably darker as natural light fades.

1 Bedroom Photo

Victorian Pewter has a unique ability to make a bedroom feel larger yet more intimate at the same time. By softening the "edges" of the room, the walls seem to move back, while the warmth of the tone makes the bed feel like a safe, protected island in the center of the space.

A moody bedroom painted in Victorian Pewter

@simplywalldecor

1 Home Office Photo

For those who spend their day on camera, Victorian Pewter is a highly flattering background color. It doesn't wash out skin tones or create weird reflections, providing a professional and "expensive" look for virtual meetings and presentations.

PPG Victorian Pewter in a scandinavian home office

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1 Front Door Photo

Using Victorian Pewter for the front door allows the hardware to be the "jewelry" of the house. Whether you choose a modern long-bar handle or a traditional knocker, the color provides the perfect stage for the metalwork to shine.

stylish front door featuring Victorian Pewter by PPG

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1 Bathroom Photo

Using Victorian 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.

Victorian Pewter — industrial bathroom

@simplywalldecor

1 Dining Room Photo

Dining rooms are often the best place to take a "color risk." By choosing Victorian Pewter, you're opting for a shade that is saturated and confident, yet still refined enough to act as a neutral backdrop for colorful table linens and floral arrangements.

Victorian Pewter paint in a boho dining room

@simplywalldecor

1 Patio Photo

Outside, Victorian Pewter takes on a completely different life. Whether on deck boards, patio furniture, a fence, or a garden wall, it weathers beautifully and holds its character in open light. It is a natural companion to stone, weathered wood, and greenery.

aesthetic patio featuring Victorian Pewter by PPG

@simplywalldecor

1 Living Room Photo

Victorian Pewter works harder than it looks in a living room environment. Whether the space gets direct southern sun or stays north-facing and dim, the color finds its specific register — neither receding into the background nor demanding the spotlight. It acts as a sophisticated backdrop that makes every piece of furniture or art placed in front of it look immediately more considered and curated.

A scandinavian living room painted in Victorian Pewter

@simplywalldecor

1 Mudroom Photo

The mudroom is often the first interior space guests see. Victorian Pewter makes that threshold feel considered and designed without demanding more attention than it deserves. It's a "hardworking" color that still maintains its dignity.

Victorian Pewter paint in a small mudroom

@simplywalldecor

1 Kitchen Photo

In a modern kitchen, Victorian Pewter provides the necessary "organic" touch to offset stainless steel appliances and glass backsplashes. It prevents the kitchen from feeling like a laboratory, injecting a much-needed sense of domestic warmth and culinary inspiration.

Victorian Pewter — scandinavian kitchen

@simplywalldecor

1 House Photo

In suburban environments, Victorian Pewter provides a sophisticated point of difference. It stands out from the sea of beige and grey without being "that house" that's too loud. It's the subtle, high-end choice that improves the curb appeal of the entire block.