Paper Mache vs Pewter Green

Paper MacheBenjamin MoorevsPewter GreenSherwin-WilliamsΔE 53.6Very different colors

Paper Mache is a Benjamin Moore color while Pewter Green comes from Sherwin-Williams. Paper Mache reads as beige-yellow, while Pewter Green reads as green-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 85 vs 12, Paper Mache will read as the brighter of the two — a 73-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Paper Mache's yellow character against Pewter Green's neutral — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 53.6, 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

Paper Mache
Benjamin Moore · AF-25
Hex#F0F0E3
LRV84.6
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberAF-25
UndertoneYellow
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight
Pewter Green
Sherwin-Williams · 6208
Hex#5E6259
LRV11.8
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6208
Undertone
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessDark

Paper Mache vs Pewter Green Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Paper Mache 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 Paper Mache comparisons

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

White Dove
Paper Mache
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
Paper Mache
AF-25 · LRV 85

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 85 vs 83), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Ammonite
Paper Mache
Ammonite
Benjamin Moore
Paper Mache
AF-25 · LRV 85
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Paper Mache reflects far more light (LRV 85 vs 69), opening up a space where Ammonite encloses it.

Iron Ore
Paper Mache
Iron Ore
Benjamin Moore
Paper Mache
AF-25 · LRV 85

At LRV 85 vs 6, Paper Mache is decisively the brighter choice.

Purbeck Stone
Paper Mache
Purbeck Stone
Benjamin Moore
Paper Mache
AF-25 · LRV 85

Paper Mache reflects far more light (LRV 85 vs 52), opening up a space where Purbeck Stone encloses it.

Evergreen Fog
Paper Mache
Evergreen Fog
Benjamin Moore
Paper Mache
AF-25 · LRV 85

Paper Mache reflects far more light (LRV 85 vs 30), opening up a space where Evergreen Fog encloses it.

Mizzle
Paper Mache
Mizzle
Benjamin Moore
Paper Mache
AF-25 · LRV 85
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

At LRV 85 vs 52, Paper Mache is decisively the brighter choice.

Agreeable Gray
Paper Mache
Agreeable Gray
Benjamin Moore
Paper Mache
AF-25 · LRV 85

Paper Mache reflects far more light (LRV 85 vs 60), opening up a space where Agreeable Gray encloses it.

Accessible Beige
Paper Mache
Accessible Beige
Benjamin Moore
Paper Mache
AF-25 · LRV 85

At LRV 85 vs 58, Paper Mache is decisively the brighter choice.

Denim Drift
Paper Mache
Denim Drift
Benjamin Moore
Paper Mache
AF-25 · LRV 85

At LRV 85 vs 27, Paper Mache is decisively the brighter choice.

French Gray
Paper Mache
French Gray
Benjamin Moore
Paper Mache
AF-25 · LRV 85

Paper Mache reflects far more light (LRV 85 vs 43), opening up a space where French Gray encloses it.

Naval
Paper Mache
Naval
Benjamin Moore
Paper Mache
AF-25 · LRV 85
Sherwin-Williams
Naval
LRV 4

Paper Mache reflects far more light (LRV 85 vs 4), opening up a space where Naval encloses it.

Tranquil Dawn
Paper Mache
Tranquil Dawn
Benjamin Moore
Paper Mache
AF-25 · LRV 85

At LRV 85 vs 55, Paper Mache is decisively the brighter choice.

Bancha
Paper Mache
Bancha
Benjamin Moore
Paper Mache
AF-25 · LRV 85
Farrow & Ball
Bancha
LRV 13

At LRV 85 vs 13, Paper Mache is decisively the brighter choice.

Hardwick White
Paper Mache
Hardwick White
Benjamin Moore
Paper Mache
AF-25 · LRV 85

At LRV 85 vs 44, Paper Mache is decisively the brighter choice.

Pure White
Paper Mache
Pure White
Benjamin Moore
Paper Mache
AF-25 · LRV 85

With LRVs of 85 and 84, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Artichoke
Paper Mache
Artichoke
Benjamin Moore
Paper Mache
AF-25 · LRV 85
Sherwin-Williams
Artichoke
LRV 21

Paper Mache reflects far more light (LRV 85 vs 21), opening up a space where Artichoke encloses it.

Balboa Mist
Balboa Mist
Paper Mache
Benjamin Moore
Paper Mache
AF-25 · LRV 85

At LRV 85 vs 66, Paper Mache is decisively the brighter choice.

Shoji White
Paper Mache
Shoji White
Benjamin Moore
Paper Mache
AF-25 · LRV 85

A 10-point LRV gap (85 vs 74) makes Paper Mache the marginally brighter of the two.

Snowbound
Paper Mache
Snowbound
Benjamin Moore
Paper Mache
AF-25 · LRV 85
Sherwin-Williams
Snowbound
LRV 83

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 85 vs 83), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Skimming Stone
Paper Mache
Skimming Stone
Benjamin Moore
Paper Mache
AF-25 · LRV 85

At LRV 85 vs 68, Paper Mache is decisively the brighter choice.

Dix Blue
Paper Mache
Dix Blue
Benjamin Moore
Paper Mache
AF-25 · LRV 85
Farrow & Ball
Dix Blue
LRV 41

Paper Mache reflects far more light (LRV 85 vs 41), opening up a space where Dix Blue encloses it.

Calamine
Paper Mache
Calamine
Benjamin Moore
Paper Mache
AF-25 · LRV 85
Farrow & Ball
Calamine
LRV 68

Paper Mache reflects far more light (LRV 85 vs 68), opening up a space where Calamine encloses it.

Treron
Paper Mache
Treron
Benjamin Moore
Paper Mache
AF-25 · LRV 85
Farrow & Ball
Treron
LRV 25

Paper Mache reflects far more light (LRV 85 vs 25), opening up a space where Treron encloses it.

Vintage Vogue
Paper Mache
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Paper Mache
AF-25 · LRV 85

At LRV 85 vs 12, Paper Mache is decisively the brighter choice.

Saybrook Sage
Paper Mache
Saybrook Sage
Benjamin Moore
Paper Mache
AF-25 · LRV 85

At LRV 85 vs 45, Paper Mache is decisively the brighter choice.

Pale Green
Paper Mache
Pale Green
Benjamin Moore
Paper Mache
AF-25 · LRV 85
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Paper Mache reflects far more light (LRV 85 vs 31), opening up a space where Pale Green encloses it.

Pine Needle
Paper Mache
Pine Needle
Benjamin Moore
Paper Mache
AF-25 · LRV 85

Paper Mache reflects far more light (LRV 85 vs 7), opening up a space where Pine Needle encloses it.

Cement grey
Paper Mache
Cement grey
Benjamin Moore
Paper Mache
AF-25 · LRV 85
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Paper Mache reflects far more light (LRV 85 vs 24), opening up a space where Cement grey encloses it.

Guilford Green
Guilford Green
Paper Mache
Benjamin Moore
Paper Mache
AF-25 · LRV 85

Paper Mache reflects far more light (LRV 85 vs 57), opening up a space where Guilford Green encloses it.

Just Walnut
Paper Mache
Just Walnut
Benjamin Moore
Paper Mache
AF-25 · LRV 85

Paper Mache reflects far more light (LRV 85 vs 72), opening up a space where Just Walnut encloses it.