Arctic Seal vs Pewter Green

Arctic Seal (Benjamin Moore) and Pewter Green (Sherwin-Williams) come from different manufacturers. Arctic Seal reads as grey, while Pewter Green reads as green-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 4-point LRV gap — 16 for Arctic Seal vs 12 for Pewter Green — means Arctic Seal will open up a space more effectively. Where Arctic Seal leans purple, Pewter Green reads neutral — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. ΔE 8.3 means they're clearly different, but not dramatically so — they'd pair well in the same room. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.

Arctic Seal vs Pewter Green in Real Spaces

1 real room side by side. Arctic Seal and Pewter Green are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone — these photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions.

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. Arctic Seal has the edge in reflectance, which shows as a quiet sense of added space rather than an obvious contrast.

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Color Details

Arctic Seal
Benjamin Moore · CSP-15
Hex#6C6B6D
LRV16.3
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberCSP-15
UndertonePurple
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessDark
Pewter Green
Sherwin-Williams · 6208
Hex#5E6259
LRV11.8
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6208
Undertone
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessDark

Arctic Seal vs Pewter Green Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Arctic Seal 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 Arctic Seal comparisons

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

White Dove
Arctic Seal
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Arctic Seal
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

Iron Ore
Arctic Seal
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Arctic Seal reads slightly lighter

Purbeck Stone
Arctic Seal
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone is the lighter choice

Evergreen Fog
Arctic Seal
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Evergreen Fog reads noticeably lighter

Mizzle
Arctic Seal
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle is the lighter choice

Agreeable Gray
Arctic Seal
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray is the lighter choice

Accessible Beige
Arctic Seal
Accessible Beige
Sherwin-Williams
Accessible Beige
LRV 58

Accessible Beige is the lighter choice

Denim Drift
Arctic Seal
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Denim Drift reads slightly lighter

French Gray
Arctic Seal
French Gray
Farrow & Ball
French Gray
LRV 43

French Gray is the lighter choice

Naval
Arctic Seal
Naval
Sherwin-Williams
Naval
LRV 4

Arctic Seal reads slightly lighter

Tranquil Dawn
Arctic Seal
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn is the lighter choice

Bancha
Arctic Seal
Bancha
Farrow & Ball
Bancha
LRV 13

Arctic Seal reads slightly lighter

Hardwick White
Arctic Seal
Hardwick White
Farrow & Ball
Hardwick White
LRV 44

Hardwick White is the lighter choice

Pure White
Arctic Seal
Pure White
Sherwin-Williams
Pure White
LRV 84

Pure White is the lighter choice

Artichoke
Arctic Seal
Artichoke
Sherwin-Williams
Artichoke
LRV 21

Artichoke reads slightly lighter

Balboa Mist
Arctic Seal
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist is the lighter choice

Shoji White
Arctic Seal
Shoji White
Sherwin-Williams
Shoji White
LRV 74

Shoji White is the lighter choice

Snowbound
Arctic Seal
Snowbound
Sherwin-Williams
Snowbound
LRV 83

Snowbound is the lighter choice

Skimming Stone
Arctic Seal
Skimming Stone
Farrow & Ball
Skimming Stone
LRV 68

Skimming Stone is the lighter choice

Dix Blue
Arctic Seal
Dix Blue
Farrow & Ball
Dix Blue
LRV 41

Dix Blue reads noticeably lighter

Calamine
Arctic Seal
Calamine
Farrow & Ball
Calamine
LRV 68

Calamine is the lighter choice

Treron
Arctic Seal
Treron
Farrow & Ball
Treron
LRV 25

Treron reads slightly lighter

Vintage Vogue
Arctic Seal
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Arctic Seal reads slightly lighter

Saybrook Sage
Arctic Seal
Saybrook Sage
Benjamin Moore
Saybrook Sage
LRV 45

Saybrook Sage is the lighter choice

Pale Green
Arctic Seal
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Pale Green reads noticeably lighter

Pine Needle
Arctic Seal
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Arctic Seal reads slightly lighter

Cement grey
Arctic Seal
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Cement grey reads slightly lighter

Guilford Green
Arctic Seal
Guilford Green
Benjamin Moore
Guilford Green
LRV 57

Guilford Green is the lighter choice

Just Walnut
Arctic Seal
Just Walnut
Dulux
Just Walnut
LRV 72

Just Walnut is the lighter choice