Plummet vs Pewter Green

PlummetFarrow & BallvsPewter GreenSherwin-WilliamsΔE 18.2Distinct difference

Plummet is a Farrow & Ball color while Pewter Green comes from Sherwin-Williams. Plummet reads as grey, while Pewter Green reads as green-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 27 vs 12, Plummet will read as the brighter of the two — a 15-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. They share a neutral quality — useful to know if you're layering them in the same space. At ΔE 18.2, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below you'll find 7 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.

Plummet vs Pewter Green in Real Spaces

7 real rooms side by side. Seeing Plummet and Pewter Green in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.

Living Room

Living rooms test a color across a full range of conditions — morning sun, afternoon shade, and evening lamp light all shift how both of these read. Plummet returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.

PlummetGrey accent wall Farrow and Ball Plummet

@samsprettylittlehome

Pewter GreenPewter Green SW 6208 living room

@mybudgetrecipes

Bedroom

Bedroom walls are often seen under warm artificial light, a context that shifts both colors from how they look on a chip. The LRV gap is large enough that Plummet will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Pewter Green would.

PlummetFarrow and Ball Plummet bedroom review

@houseoffrain

Pewter GreenBedroom painted in Sherwin-Williams Pewter Green

@mybudgetrecipes

Dining Room

Dining room light is typically the warmest in the house, which shifts both colors toward the red end of the spectrum compared to daylight. Plummet reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Pewter Green.

PlummetFarrow and Ball Plummet dining room color

@simonebresele_interiordesign

Pewter GreenPewter Green Dining Room - Modern Organic Earthiness

@simplywalldecor

Bathroom

Bathrooms amplify color — the enclosed space and reflective surfaces make what reads subtle elsewhere feel more present here. The LRV gap is large enough that Plummet will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Pewter Green would.

PlummetFarrow and Ball Plummet bathroom gray color

@thomasmachinteriors

Pewter GreenGreen bathroom in Pewter Green by Sherwin Williams

@mybudgetrecipes

Home Office

In a home office, wall color sits in your peripheral vision for hours at a time, so temperature and undertone matter more than you might expect. The LRV gap is large enough that Plummet will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Pewter Green would.

PlummetFarrow and Ball Plummet home office interior

@studiofabbri

Pewter GreenSW 6208 home office inspiration

@mybudgetrecipes

Front Door

Front doors are seen in isolation against the rest of the facade, which makes them a high-stakes surface where even subtle differences matter. Plummet returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.

PlummetFarrow and Ball Plummet front door paint

@mattwillisinteriors

Pewter GreenGreen front door with Pewter Green SW 6208

@mybudgetrecipes

Kitchen Cabinets

On cabinetry, undertone and temperature become more pronounced against countertops and hardware. The LRV gap is large enough that Plummet will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Pewter Green would.

PlummetFarrow and Ball Plummet kitchen cabinets paint review

@colourkings_spraycoating

Pewter GreenSW Pewter Green kitchen cabinets review

@thebirdielane

Color Details

Plummet
Farrow & Ball · 272
Hex#8d8d8b
LRV26.7
BrandFarrow & Ball
Number272
Undertone
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessMedium
Pewter Green
Sherwin-Williams · 6208
Hex#5E6259
LRV11.8
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6208
Undertone
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessDark

Plummet vs Pewter Green Simulated Comparison

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

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

White Dove
Plummet
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Plummet
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

Iron Ore
Plummet
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Plummet reads noticeably lighter

Purbeck Stone
Plummet
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone is the lighter choice

Evergreen Fog
Plummet
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Evergreen Fog reads slightly lighter

Mizzle
Plummet
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle reads noticeably lighter

Agreeable Gray
Plummet
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray is the lighter choice

Accessible Beige
Plummet
Accessible Beige
Sherwin-Williams
Accessible Beige
LRV 58

Accessible Beige is the lighter choice

Denim Drift
Plummet
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Nearly identical in tone

French Gray
Plummet
French Gray
Farrow & Ball
French Gray
LRV 43

French Gray reads noticeably lighter

Naval
Plummet
Naval
Sherwin-Williams
Naval
LRV 4

Plummet reads noticeably lighter

Tranquil Dawn
Plummet
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn is the lighter choice

Bancha
Plummet
Bancha
Farrow & Ball
Bancha
LRV 13

Plummet reads noticeably lighter

Hardwick White
Plummet
Hardwick White
Farrow & Ball
Hardwick White
LRV 44

Hardwick White reads noticeably lighter

Pure White
Plummet
Pure White
Sherwin-Williams
Pure White
LRV 84

Pure White is the lighter choice

Artichoke
Plummet
Artichoke
Sherwin-Williams
Artichoke
LRV 21

Plummet reads slightly lighter

Balboa Mist
Plummet
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist is the lighter choice

Shoji White
Plummet
Shoji White
Sherwin-Williams
Shoji White
LRV 74

Shoji White is the lighter choice

Snowbound
Plummet
Snowbound
Sherwin-Williams
Snowbound
LRV 83

Snowbound is the lighter choice

Skimming Stone
Plummet
Skimming Stone
Farrow & Ball
Skimming Stone
LRV 68

Skimming Stone is the lighter choice

Dix Blue
Plummet
Dix Blue
Farrow & Ball
Dix Blue
LRV 41

Dix Blue reads noticeably lighter

Calamine
Plummet
Calamine
Farrow & Ball
Calamine
LRV 68

Calamine is the lighter choice

Treron
Plummet
Treron
Farrow & Ball
Treron
LRV 25

Nearly identical in tone

Vintage Vogue
Plummet
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Plummet reads noticeably lighter

Saybrook Sage
Plummet
Saybrook Sage
Benjamin Moore
Saybrook Sage
LRV 45

Saybrook Sage reads noticeably lighter

Pale Green
Plummet
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Pale Green reads slightly lighter

Pine Needle
Plummet
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Plummet reads noticeably lighter

Cement grey
Plummet
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Nearly identical in tone

Guilford Green
Plummet
Guilford Green
Benjamin Moore
Guilford Green
LRV 57

Guilford Green is the lighter choice

Just Walnut
Plummet
Just Walnut
Dulux
Just Walnut
LRV 72

Just Walnut is the lighter choice

Plummet vs Pewter Green Paint Color Comparison