Martini Olive vs Pewter Green

Martini Olive is a Benjamin Moore color while Pewter Green comes from Sherwin-Williams. Martini Olive reads as beige-yellow, while Pewter Green reads as green-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 44 vs 12, Martini Olive will read as the brighter of the two — a 32-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Martini Olive's yellow character against Pewter Green's neutral — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 51.2, 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

Martini Olive
Benjamin Moore · CSP-890
Hex#BAB761
LRV43.6
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberCSP-890
UndertoneYellow
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Pewter Green
Sherwin-Williams · 6208
Hex#5E6259
LRV11.8
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6208
Undertone
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessDark

Martini Olive vs Pewter Green Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Martini Olive 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 Martini Olive comparisons

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

White Dove
Martini Olive
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Martini Olive
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

Iron Ore
Martini Olive
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Martini Olive is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Martini Olive
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone reads slightly lighter

Evergreen Fog
Martini Olive
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Martini Olive reads noticeably lighter

Mizzle
Martini Olive
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle reads slightly lighter

Agreeable Gray
Martini Olive
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray reads noticeably lighter

Accessible Beige
Martini Olive
Accessible Beige
Sherwin-Williams
Accessible Beige
LRV 58

Accessible Beige reads noticeably lighter

Denim Drift
Martini Olive
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Martini Olive reads noticeably lighter

French Gray
Martini Olive
French Gray
Farrow & Ball
French Gray
LRV 43

Nearly identical in tone

Naval
Martini Olive
Naval
Sherwin-Williams
Naval
LRV 4

Martini Olive is the lighter choice

Tranquil Dawn
Martini Olive
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn reads slightly lighter

Bancha
Martini Olive
Bancha
Farrow & Ball
Bancha
LRV 13

Martini Olive is the lighter choice

Hardwick White
Martini Olive
Hardwick White
Farrow & Ball
Hardwick White
LRV 44

Nearly identical in tone

Pure White
Martini Olive
Pure White
Sherwin-Williams
Pure White
LRV 84

Pure White is the lighter choice

Artichoke
Martini Olive
Artichoke
Sherwin-Williams
Artichoke
LRV 21

Martini Olive reads noticeably lighter

Balboa Mist
Martini Olive
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist reads noticeably lighter

Shoji White
Martini Olive
Shoji White
Sherwin-Williams
Shoji White
LRV 74

Shoji White is the lighter choice

Snowbound
Martini Olive
Snowbound
Sherwin-Williams
Snowbound
LRV 83

Snowbound is the lighter choice

Skimming Stone
Martini Olive
Skimming Stone
Farrow & Ball
Skimming Stone
LRV 68

Skimming Stone reads noticeably lighter

Dix Blue
Martini Olive
Dix Blue
Farrow & Ball
Dix Blue
LRV 41

Nearly identical in tone

Calamine
Martini Olive
Calamine
Farrow & Ball
Calamine
LRV 68

Calamine reads noticeably lighter

Treron
Martini Olive
Treron
Farrow & Ball
Treron
LRV 25

Martini Olive reads noticeably lighter

Vintage Vogue
Martini Olive
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Martini Olive is the lighter choice

Saybrook Sage
Martini Olive
Saybrook Sage
Benjamin Moore
Saybrook Sage
LRV 45

Nearly identical in tone

Pale Green
Martini Olive
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Martini Olive reads noticeably lighter

Pine Needle
Martini Olive
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Martini Olive is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Martini Olive
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Martini Olive reads noticeably lighter

Guilford Green
Martini Olive
Guilford Green
Benjamin Moore
Guilford Green
LRV 57

Guilford Green reads noticeably lighter

Just Walnut
Martini Olive
Just Walnut
Dulux
Just Walnut
LRV 72

Just Walnut is the lighter choice