Shade vs Pewter Green

ShadeJotunvsPewter GreenSherwin-WilliamsΔE 21.4Distinct difference

Shade is a Jotun color while Pewter Green comes from Sherwin-Williams. Hue-wise, Shade belongs to the greige-grey family and Pewter Green to the green-grey family. At LRV 30 vs 12, Shade will read as the brighter of the two — a 18-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Shade's warm character against Pewter Green's neutral — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 21.4, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below you'll find 5 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.

Shade vs Pewter Green in Real Spaces

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

ShadeJotun Shade modern living room color

@enkontrast

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

ShadeJotun Shade bedroom interior

@marias_fristed

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

ShadeJotun Shade kitchen paint review

@majlenesolli

Pewter GreenSherwin Williams Pewter Green kitchen cabinets

@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. Shade reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Pewter Green.

ShadeJotun Shade dining room interior

@casa_berglivegen

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

ShadeJotun Shade bathroom color review

@lindislus

Pewter GreenGreen bathroom in Pewter Green by Sherwin Williams

@mybudgetrecipes

Color Details

Shade
Jotun · 11130
Hex#9d9385
LRV30.0
BrandJotun
Number11130
Undertone
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Pewter Green
Sherwin-Williams · 6208
Hex#5E6259
LRV11.8
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6208
Undertone
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessDark

Shade vs Pewter Green Simulated Comparison

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

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

White Dove
Shade
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Shade
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

Iron Ore
Shade
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Shade reads noticeably lighter

Purbeck Stone
Shade
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone reads noticeably lighter

Evergreen Fog
Shade
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Nearly identical in tone

Mizzle
Shade
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle reads noticeably lighter

Agreeable Gray
Shade
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray is the lighter choice

Accessible Beige
Shade
Accessible Beige
Sherwin-Williams
Accessible Beige
LRV 58

Accessible Beige is the lighter choice

Denim Drift
Shade
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Nearly identical in tone

French Gray
Shade
French Gray
Farrow & Ball
French Gray
LRV 43

French Gray reads noticeably lighter

Naval
Shade
Naval
Sherwin-Williams
Naval
LRV 4

Shade is the lighter choice

Tranquil Dawn
Shade
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn is the lighter choice

Bancha
Shade
Bancha
Farrow & Ball
Bancha
LRV 13

Shade reads noticeably lighter

Hardwick White
Shade
Hardwick White
Farrow & Ball
Hardwick White
LRV 44

Hardwick White reads noticeably lighter

Pure White
Shade
Pure White
Sherwin-Williams
Pure White
LRV 84

Pure White is the lighter choice

Artichoke
Shade
Artichoke
Sherwin-Williams
Artichoke
LRV 21

Shade reads slightly lighter

Balboa Mist
Shade
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist is the lighter choice

Shoji White
Shade
Shoji White
Sherwin-Williams
Shoji White
LRV 74

Shoji White is the lighter choice

Snowbound
Shade
Snowbound
Sherwin-Williams
Snowbound
LRV 83

Snowbound is the lighter choice

Skimming Stone
Shade
Skimming Stone
Farrow & Ball
Skimming Stone
LRV 68

Skimming Stone is the lighter choice

Dix Blue
Shade
Dix Blue
Farrow & Ball
Dix Blue
LRV 41

Dix Blue reads slightly lighter

Calamine
Shade
Calamine
Farrow & Ball
Calamine
LRV 68

Calamine is the lighter choice

Treron
Shade
Treron
Farrow & Ball
Treron
LRV 25

Shade reads slightly lighter

Vintage Vogue
Shade
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Shade reads noticeably lighter

Saybrook Sage
Shade
Saybrook Sage
Benjamin Moore
Saybrook Sage
LRV 45

Saybrook Sage reads noticeably lighter

Pale Green
Shade
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Nearly identical in tone

Pine Needle
Shade
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Shade reads noticeably lighter

Cement grey
Shade
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Shade reads slightly lighter

Guilford Green
Shade
Guilford Green
Benjamin Moore
Guilford Green
LRV 57

Guilford Green is the lighter choice

Just Walnut
Shade
Just Walnut
Dulux
Just Walnut
LRV 72

Just Walnut is the lighter choice