Pewter Tankard
Pewter Tankard is a versatile Neutral from Sherwin-Williams. 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 13 examples of this shade in actual homes along with suggested color relationships.
Hex
#A39B90
LRV
33.24
Pewter Tankard in Real Rooms
Pewter Tankard has a medium LRV of 33.24 — it adds real depth and will read noticeably darker as natural light fades. It's neutral in temperature and , making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations. Grouped in the Neutral family, the photos below show it applied in a misc, kitchen, living room, house, front door and kitchen cabinets.
3 Misc Photos
Note how Pewter Tankard is used as a "ceiling color" in some of these rooms. This "fifth wall" application is a bold designer move that can make a room feel infinitely more cozy and architecturally unique.
Matte walls glow in soft Pewter Tankard throughout this neutral space.
@malarie_alexander
Crisp trim contrasts beautifully against Pewter Tankard painted walls.
@joynerathome
Pewter Tankard walls brighten this room with cool, understated elegance.
@1907homerenovation
1 Kitchen Photo
Kitchens are often the noisiest rooms in the house; Pewter Tankard provides the visual equivalent of acoustic dampening. Its steady, calm presence helps lower the "volume" of the room, creating a more pleasant environment for cooking and conversation.
Kitchen cabinetry in Pewter Tankard creates a sophisticated, timeless look.
@joynerathome
3 Living Room Photos
Pewter Tankard anchors the living room with a quiet, architectural confidence. Its depth shifts subtly through the day — cooler in the crisp morning light and significantly warmer by lamplight in the evening — making it a natural fit for a space meant for both high-energy gathering and silent unwinding. To maximize the effect, layer in natural white oak, heavy linen, and soft metallics to let the color truly breathe.
Sofa and fireplace anchor a living room dressed in Pewter Tankard.
@houseofclare
Layered furnishings complement walls painted in soft Pewter Tankard tones.
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Fireplace surround in Pewter Tankard anchors this warm, inviting living space.
@pzpaintingllc
1 House Photo
Exterior paint earns its keep over years, not months — it needs to handle bleaching summers, wet winters, and the slow shifts of a neighborhood's context. Pewter Tankard has the depth and pigment quality to age gracefully through all of it.
Board-and-batten siding in Pewter Tankard defines this home's modern exterior.
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3 Front Door Photos
Front door color is the one exterior choice that gets examined up close. Pewter Tankard rewards that scrutiny — it has the kind of depth that looks richer the closer you get, rather than flatter. Pair with polished or unlacquered brass hardware for the best result.
Paneled front door painted Pewter Tankard makes a bold architectural statement.
@linzypooh49
Front entry door in Pewter Tankard welcomes guests with quiet sophistication.
@mydivinehome
Wooden door frame in Pewter Tankard frames the entrance beautifully.
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2 Kitchen Cabinets Photos
When you use Pewter Tankard on cabinetry, you're embracing furniture-grade sophistication. It elevates standard cupboards into something that feels custom-built, especially when paired with a satin or semi-gloss finish that lets the light catch the edges of the doors.
Shaker-style kitchen cabinets painted Pewter Tankard blend function with style.
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Cabinet doors in Pewter Tankard bring understated elegance to kitchen storage.
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Coordinating Colors
At LRV 86 vs 33, Westhighland White is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 71 vs 33, Lite Lavender is decisively the brighter choice.
Similar Colors
With LRVs of 33 and 32, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 36 and 33, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 36 vs 33), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 33 vs 32), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 34 and 33, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
A 3-point LRV gap (37 vs 33) makes Smooth Stone the marginally brighter of the two.
Functional Gray reads slightly lighter (LRV 37 vs 33), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
A 4-point LRV gap (37 vs 33) makes Mega Greige the marginally brighter of the two.
A 3-point LRV gap (36 vs 33) makes Morris Room Grey the marginally brighter of the two.
With LRVs of 36 and 33, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Complementary Colors
At LRV 33 vs 7, Pewter Tankard is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 33 vs 11, Pewter Tankard is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 33 vs 7, Pewter Tankard is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 69 vs 33, Starry Night is decisively the brighter choice.
Pewter Tankard reflects far more light (LRV 33 vs 20), opening up a space where Soulful Blue encloses it.
A 12-point LRV gap (33 vs 22) makes Pewter Tankard the marginally brighter of the two.
Pewter Tankard reads slightly lighter (LRV 33 vs 28), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Lighter Colors
Light French Gray reflects far more light (LRV 53 vs 33), opening up a space where Pewter Tankard encloses it.
Knitting Needles reflects far more light (LRV 53 vs 33), opening up a space where Pewter Tankard encloses it.
A 5-point LRV gap (38 vs 33) makes Hibernate the marginally brighter of the two.
Big Chill reflects far more light (LRV 62 vs 33), opening up a space where Pewter Tankard encloses it.
Touch of Grey reflects far more light (LRV 62 vs 33), opening up a space where Pewter Tankard encloses it.
Darker Colors
With LRVs of 33 and 32, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Pewter Tankard reflects far more light (LRV 33 vs 13), opening up a space where Porpoise encloses it.
At LRV 33 vs 21, Pewter Tankard is decisively the brighter choice.
Pewter Tankard reflects far more light (LRV 33 vs 21), opening up a space where Habitat encloses it.
A 6-point LRV gap (33 vs 27) makes Pewter Tankard the marginally brighter of the two.