Arctic Shadows vs Pewter Green

Arctic Shadows (Benjamin Moore) and Pewter Green (Sherwin-Williams) come from different manufacturers. Hue-wise, Arctic Shadows belongs to the grey family and Pewter Green to the green-grey family. The 21-point LRV gap — 32 for Arctic Shadows vs 12 for Pewter Green — means Arctic Shadows will open up a space more effectively. Where Arctic Shadows leans yellow, Pewter Green reads neutral — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 22.4 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Arctic Shadows
Benjamin Moore · 1559
Hex#9A9A8E
LRV32.5
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1559
UndertoneYellow
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessMedium
Pewter Green
Sherwin-Williams · 6208
Hex#5E6259
LRV11.8
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6208
Undertone
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessDark

Arctic Shadows vs Pewter Green Simulated Comparison

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

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

White Dove
Arctic Shadows
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Arctic Shadows
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

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

Arctic Shadows is the lighter choice

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

Purbeck Stone reads noticeably lighter

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

Nearly identical in tone

Mizzle
Arctic Shadows
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle reads noticeably lighter

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

Agreeable Gray is the lighter choice

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

Accessible Beige is the lighter choice

Denim Drift
Arctic Shadows
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Arctic Shadows reads slightly lighter

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

French Gray reads slightly lighter

Naval
Arctic Shadows
Naval
Sherwin-Williams
Naval
LRV 4

Arctic Shadows is the lighter choice

Tranquil Dawn
Arctic Shadows
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn reads noticeably lighter

Bancha
Arctic Shadows
Bancha
Farrow & Ball
Bancha
LRV 13

Arctic Shadows reads noticeably lighter

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

Hardwick White reads slightly lighter

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

Pure White is the lighter choice

Artichoke
Arctic Shadows
Artichoke
Sherwin-Williams
Artichoke
LRV 21

Arctic Shadows reads slightly lighter

Balboa Mist
Arctic Shadows
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist is the lighter choice

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

Shoji White is the lighter choice

Snowbound
Arctic Shadows
Snowbound
Sherwin-Williams
Snowbound
LRV 83

Snowbound is the lighter choice

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

Skimming Stone is the lighter choice

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

Dix Blue reads slightly lighter

Calamine
Arctic Shadows
Calamine
Farrow & Ball
Calamine
LRV 68

Calamine is the lighter choice

Treron
Arctic Shadows
Treron
Farrow & Ball
Treron
LRV 25

Arctic Shadows reads slightly lighter

Vintage Vogue
Arctic Shadows
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Arctic Shadows reads noticeably lighter

Saybrook Sage
Arctic Shadows
Saybrook Sage
Benjamin Moore
Saybrook Sage
LRV 45

Saybrook Sage reads noticeably lighter

Pale Green
Arctic Shadows
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Nearly identical in tone

Pine Needle
Arctic Shadows
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Arctic Shadows is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Arctic Shadows
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Arctic Shadows reads slightly lighter

Guilford Green
Arctic Shadows
Guilford Green
Benjamin Moore
Guilford Green
LRV 57

Guilford Green reads noticeably lighter

Just Walnut
Arctic Shadows
Just Walnut
Dulux
Just Walnut
LRV 72

Just Walnut is the lighter choice