Grand Rapids vs Pewter Green

Grand RapidsBenjamin MoorevsPewter GreenSherwin-WilliamsΔE 43.5Very different colors

Grand Rapids is a Benjamin Moore color while Pewter Green comes from Sherwin-Williams. Grand Rapids reads as blue, while Pewter Green reads as green-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 62 vs 12, Grand Rapids will read as the brighter of the two — a 50-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Grand Rapids's blue character against Pewter Green's neutral — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 43.5, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Grand Rapids
Benjamin Moore · 835
Hex#BAD1DC
LRV61.6
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number835
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureCool
BrightnessLight
Pewter Green
Sherwin-Williams · 6208
Hex#5E6259
LRV11.8
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6208
Undertone
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessDark

Grand Rapids vs Pewter Green Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Grand Rapids 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 Grand Rapids comparisons

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

White Dove
Grand Rapids
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove reads noticeably lighter

Ammonite
Grand Rapids
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite reads slightly lighter

Iron Ore
Grand Rapids
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Grand Rapids is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Grand Rapids
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Grand Rapids reads slightly lighter

Evergreen Fog
Grand Rapids
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Grand Rapids is the lighter choice

Mizzle
Grand Rapids
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Grand Rapids reads slightly lighter

Agreeable Gray
Grand Rapids
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Nearly identical in tone

Accessible Beige
Grand Rapids
Accessible Beige
Sherwin-Williams
Accessible Beige
LRV 58

Grand Rapids reads slightly lighter

Denim Drift
Grand Rapids
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Grand Rapids is the lighter choice

French Gray
Grand Rapids
French Gray
Farrow & Ball
French Gray
LRV 43

Grand Rapids reads noticeably lighter

Naval
Grand Rapids
Naval
Sherwin-Williams
Naval
LRV 4

Grand Rapids is the lighter choice

Tranquil Dawn
Grand Rapids
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Grand Rapids reads slightly lighter

Bancha
Grand Rapids
Bancha
Farrow & Ball
Bancha
LRV 13

Grand Rapids is the lighter choice

Hardwick White
Grand Rapids
Hardwick White
Farrow & Ball
Hardwick White
LRV 44

Grand Rapids reads noticeably lighter

Pure White
Grand Rapids
Pure White
Sherwin-Williams
Pure White
LRV 84

Pure White reads noticeably lighter

Artichoke
Grand Rapids
Artichoke
Sherwin-Williams
Artichoke
LRV 21

Grand Rapids is the lighter choice

Balboa Mist
Grand Rapids
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist reads slightly lighter

Shoji White
Grand Rapids
Shoji White
Sherwin-Williams
Shoji White
LRV 74

Shoji White reads noticeably lighter

Snowbound
Grand Rapids
Snowbound
Sherwin-Williams
Snowbound
LRV 83

Snowbound reads noticeably lighter

Skimming Stone
Grand Rapids
Skimming Stone
Farrow & Ball
Skimming Stone
LRV 68

Skimming Stone reads slightly lighter

Dix Blue
Grand Rapids
Dix Blue
Farrow & Ball
Dix Blue
LRV 41

Grand Rapids reads noticeably lighter

Calamine
Grand Rapids
Calamine
Farrow & Ball
Calamine
LRV 68

Calamine reads slightly lighter

Treron
Grand Rapids
Treron
Farrow & Ball
Treron
LRV 25

Grand Rapids is the lighter choice

Vintage Vogue
Grand Rapids
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Grand Rapids is the lighter choice

Saybrook Sage
Grand Rapids
Saybrook Sage
Benjamin Moore
Saybrook Sage
LRV 45

Grand Rapids reads noticeably lighter

Pale Green
Grand Rapids
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Grand Rapids is the lighter choice

Pine Needle
Grand Rapids
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Grand Rapids is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Grand Rapids
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Grand Rapids is the lighter choice

Guilford Green
Grand Rapids
Guilford Green
Benjamin Moore
Guilford Green
LRV 57

Grand Rapids reads slightly lighter

Just Walnut
Grand Rapids
Just Walnut
Dulux
Just Walnut
LRV 72

Just Walnut reads slightly lighter