Simply Posh vs Pewter Green

Simply PoshBehrvsPewter GreenSherwin-WilliamsΔE 39.7Very different colors

Simply Posh (Behr) and Pewter Green (Sherwin-Williams) come from different manufacturers. Hue-wise, Simply Posh belongs to the blue family and Pewter Green to the green-grey family. The 31-point LRV gap — 43 for Simply Posh vs 12 for Pewter Green — means Simply Posh will open up a space more effectively. Where Simply Posh leans blue, Pewter Green reads neutral — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 39.7 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below you'll find 6 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.

Simply Posh vs Pewter Green in Real Spaces

6 real rooms side by side. Seeing Simply Posh and Pewter Green in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.

Living Room

A living room wall sees more varied light than almost any other surface in the house, which makes the choice between these two more nuanced than a chip suggests. Simply Posh reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Pewter Green.

Simply PoshBehr Simply Posh living room interior

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Pewter GreenPewter Green SW 6208 living room

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Bedroom

Bedrooms are typically lit with warmer, lower light than the rest of the house — a condition that flatters warm tones and deepens cool ones. Simply Posh returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.

Simply PoshBehr Simply Posh bedroom

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Pewter GreenBedroom painted in Sherwin-Williams Pewter Green

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Kitchen

Kitchens often have the harshest, most revealing light in the house — under-cabinet LEDs and overhead fixtures that strip away subtlety. Simply Posh returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.

Simply PoshBehr Simply Posh kitchen painted backsplash

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Pewter GreenSherwin Williams Pewter Green kitchen cabinets

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Bathroom

Small bathrooms intensify color. A shade that seems quiet in a larger room can feel immersive when you're surrounded by it on four walls. Simply Posh returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.

Simply PoshBehr Simply Posh bathroom

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Pewter GreenGreen bathroom in Pewter Green by Sherwin Williams

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House

A full exterior is the most demanding test for a paint color — scale and outdoor light both amplify differences that seem small on a swatch. Simply Posh returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.

Simply PoshBehr Simply Posh victorian house interior

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Pewter GreenPewter Green house color review

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Kitchen Cabinets

Cabinet color is always seen in context — against countertops, backsplash, and hardware — which amplifies undertone differences that might disappear on a plain wall. Simply Posh returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.

Simply PoshBehr Simply Posh kitchen cabinets

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Pewter GreenSW Pewter Green kitchen cabinets review

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Color Details

Simply Posh
Behr · MQ5-55
Hex#8cb9d4
LRV42.8
BrandBehr
NumberMQ5-55
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureCool
BrightnessMedium
Pewter Green
Sherwin-Williams · 6208
Hex#5E6259
LRV11.8
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6208
Undertone
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessDark

Simply Posh vs Pewter Green Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Simply Posh on one side and Pewter Green on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.

More Simply Posh comparisons

See how Simply Posh stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

White Dove
Simply Posh
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Simply Posh
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

Iron Ore
Simply Posh
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Simply Posh is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Simply Posh
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone reads slightly lighter

Evergreen Fog
Simply Posh
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Simply Posh reads noticeably lighter

Mizzle
Simply Posh
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle reads slightly lighter

Agreeable Gray
Simply Posh
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray reads noticeably lighter

Accessible Beige
Simply Posh
Accessible Beige
Sherwin-Williams
Accessible Beige
LRV 58

Accessible Beige reads noticeably lighter

Denim Drift
Simply Posh
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Simply Posh reads noticeably lighter

French Gray
Simply Posh
French Gray
Farrow & Ball
French Gray
LRV 43

Nearly identical in tone

Naval
Simply Posh
Naval
Sherwin-Williams
Naval
LRV 4

Simply Posh is the lighter choice

Tranquil Dawn
Simply Posh
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn reads noticeably lighter

Bancha
Simply Posh
Bancha
Farrow & Ball
Bancha
LRV 13

Simply Posh is the lighter choice

Hardwick White
Simply Posh
Hardwick White
Farrow & Ball
Hardwick White
LRV 44

Nearly identical in tone

Pure White
Simply Posh
Pure White
Sherwin-Williams
Pure White
LRV 84

Pure White is the lighter choice

Artichoke
Simply Posh
Artichoke
Sherwin-Williams
Artichoke
LRV 21

Simply Posh reads noticeably lighter

Balboa Mist
Simply Posh
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist reads noticeably lighter

Shoji White
Simply Posh
Shoji White
Sherwin-Williams
Shoji White
LRV 74

Shoji White is the lighter choice

Snowbound
Simply Posh
Snowbound
Sherwin-Williams
Snowbound
LRV 83

Snowbound is the lighter choice

Skimming Stone
Simply Posh
Skimming Stone
Farrow & Ball
Skimming Stone
LRV 68

Skimming Stone is the lighter choice

Dix Blue
Simply Posh
Dix Blue
Farrow & Ball
Dix Blue
LRV 41

Nearly identical in tone

Calamine
Simply Posh
Calamine
Farrow & Ball
Calamine
LRV 68

Calamine reads noticeably lighter

Treron
Simply Posh
Treron
Farrow & Ball
Treron
LRV 25

Simply Posh reads noticeably lighter

Vintage Vogue
Simply Posh
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Simply Posh is the lighter choice

Saybrook Sage
Simply Posh
Saybrook Sage
Benjamin Moore
Saybrook Sage
LRV 45

Nearly identical in tone

Pale Green
Simply Posh
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Simply Posh reads slightly lighter

Pine Needle
Simply Posh
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Simply Posh is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Simply Posh
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Simply Posh reads noticeably lighter

Guilford Green
Simply Posh
Guilford Green
Benjamin Moore
Guilford Green
LRV 57

Guilford Green reads noticeably lighter

Just Walnut
Simply Posh
Just Walnut
Dulux
Just Walnut
LRV 72

Just Walnut is the lighter choice