Masala vs Pewter Green

MasalaJotunvsPewter GreenSherwin-WilliamsΔE 39.8Very different colors

Masala is a Jotun color while Pewter Green comes from Sherwin-Williams. Hue-wise, Masala belongs to the beige family and Pewter Green to the green-grey family. At LRV 38 vs 12, Masala will read as the brighter of the two — a 26-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Masala's warm character against Pewter Green's neutral — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 39.8, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below you'll find 4 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.

Masala vs Pewter Green in Real Spaces

4 real rooms side by side. Seeing Masala 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. Masala returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.

MasalaJotun 10428 living room picture

@manuelahardy

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 Masala will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Pewter Green would.

MasalaJotun Masala bedroom accent wall

@mitthjoerne

Pewter GreenBedroom painted in Sherwin-Williams Pewter Green

@mybudgetrecipes

Kitchen

Kitchen lighting tends to be bright and directional, which sharpens contrast and makes undertone differences more apparent. The LRV gap is large enough that Masala will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Pewter Green would.

MasalaJotun Masala kitchen interior

@springers_otto_and_juba

Pewter GreenSherwin Williams Pewter Green kitchen cabinets

@mybudgetrecipes

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 Masala will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Pewter Green would.

MasalaJotun Masala bathroom interior

@byannett

Pewter GreenGreen bathroom in Pewter Green by Sherwin Williams

@mybudgetrecipes

Color Details

Masala
Jotun · 10428
Hex#c79f6e
LRV37.9
BrandJotun
Number10428
Undertone
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Pewter Green
Sherwin-Williams · 6208
Hex#5E6259
LRV11.8
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6208
Undertone
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessDark

Masala vs Pewter Green Simulated Comparison

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

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

White Dove
Masala
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Masala
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

Iron Ore
Masala
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Masala is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Masala
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone reads noticeably lighter

Evergreen Fog
Masala
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Masala reads slightly lighter

Mizzle
Masala
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle reads noticeably lighter

Agreeable Gray
Masala
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray reads noticeably lighter

Accessible Beige
Masala
Accessible Beige
Sherwin-Williams
Accessible Beige
LRV 58

Accessible Beige reads noticeably lighter

Denim Drift
Masala
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Masala reads slightly lighter

French Gray
Masala
French Gray
Farrow & Ball
French Gray
LRV 43

French Gray reads slightly lighter

Naval
Masala
Naval
Sherwin-Williams
Naval
LRV 4

Masala is the lighter choice

Tranquil Dawn
Masala
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn reads noticeably lighter

Bancha
Masala
Bancha
Farrow & Ball
Bancha
LRV 13

Masala reads noticeably lighter

Hardwick White
Masala
Hardwick White
Farrow & Ball
Hardwick White
LRV 44

Hardwick White reads slightly lighter

Pure White
Masala
Pure White
Sherwin-Williams
Pure White
LRV 84

Pure White is the lighter choice

Artichoke
Masala
Artichoke
Sherwin-Williams
Artichoke
LRV 21

Masala reads noticeably lighter

Balboa Mist
Masala
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist is the lighter choice

Shoji White
Masala
Shoji White
Sherwin-Williams
Shoji White
LRV 74

Shoji White is the lighter choice

Snowbound
Masala
Snowbound
Sherwin-Williams
Snowbound
LRV 83

Snowbound is the lighter choice

Skimming Stone
Masala
Skimming Stone
Farrow & Ball
Skimming Stone
LRV 68

Skimming Stone is the lighter choice

Dix Blue
Masala
Dix Blue
Farrow & Ball
Dix Blue
LRV 41

Dix Blue reads slightly lighter

Calamine
Masala
Calamine
Farrow & Ball
Calamine
LRV 68

Calamine is the lighter choice

Treron
Masala
Treron
Farrow & Ball
Treron
LRV 25

Masala reads noticeably lighter

Vintage Vogue
Masala
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Masala is the lighter choice

Saybrook Sage
Masala
Saybrook Sage
Benjamin Moore
Saybrook Sage
LRV 45

Saybrook Sage reads slightly lighter

Pale Green
Masala
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Masala reads slightly lighter

Pine Needle
Masala
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Masala is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Masala
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Masala reads noticeably lighter

Guilford Green
Masala
Guilford Green
Benjamin Moore
Guilford Green
LRV 57

Guilford Green reads noticeably lighter

Just Walnut
Masala
Just Walnut
Dulux
Just Walnut
LRV 72

Just Walnut is the lighter choice