RAL 510-2 vs Pewter Green

RAL 510-2RAL EffectvsPewter GreenSherwin-WilliamsΔE 48.1Very different colors

RAL 510-2 (RAL Effect) and Pewter Green (Sherwin-Williams) come from different manufacturers. Hue-wise, RAL 510-2 belongs to the pink family and Pewter Green to the green-grey family. The 38-point LRV gap — 50 for RAL 510-2 vs 12 for Pewter Green — means RAL 510-2 will open up a space more effectively. A ΔE of 48.1 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below you'll find 3 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.

RAL 510-2 vs Pewter Green in Real Spaces

3 real rooms side by side. Seeing RAL 510-2 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.

Kitchen

Kitchens often have the harshest, most revealing light in the house — under-cabinet LEDs and overhead fixtures that strip away subtlety. RAL 510-2 returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.

RAL 510-2RAL Effect 510-2 kitchen backsplash

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Pewter GreenSherwin Williams Pewter Green kitchen cabinets

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Bathroom

Small bathrooms intensify color. A shade that seems quiet in a larger room can feel immersive when you're surrounded by it on four walls. RAL 510-2 returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.

RAL 510-2RAL Effect 510-2 bathroom

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Pewter GreenGreen bathroom in Pewter Green by Sherwin Williams

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House

A full exterior is the most demanding test for a paint color — scale and outdoor light both amplify differences that seem small on a swatch. RAL 510-2 returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.

RAL 510-2RAL Effect 510-2 victorian house interior

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Pewter GreenPewter Green house color review

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Color Details

RAL 510-2
RAL Effect · RAL 510-2
Hex#E0A5CB
LRV49.7
BrandRAL Effect
NumberRAL 510-2
Undertone
Temperature
BrightnessMedium
Pewter Green
Sherwin-Williams · 6208
Hex#5E6259
LRV11.8
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6208
Undertone
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessDark

RAL 510-2 vs Pewter Green Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see RAL 510-2 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 RAL 510-2 comparisons

See how RAL 510-2 stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

White Dove
RAL 510-2
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
RAL 510-2
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite reads noticeably lighter

Iron Ore
RAL 510-2
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

RAL 510-2 is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
RAL 510-2
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Nearly identical in tone

Evergreen Fog
RAL 510-2
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

RAL 510-2 reads noticeably lighter

Mizzle
RAL 510-2
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Nearly identical in tone

Agreeable Gray
RAL 510-2
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray reads slightly lighter

Accessible Beige
RAL 510-2
Accessible Beige
Sherwin-Williams
Accessible Beige
LRV 58

Accessible Beige reads slightly lighter

Denim Drift
RAL 510-2
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

RAL 510-2 reads noticeably lighter

French Gray
RAL 510-2
French Gray
Farrow & Ball
French Gray
LRV 43

RAL 510-2 reads slightly lighter

Naval
RAL 510-2
Naval
Sherwin-Williams
Naval
LRV 4

RAL 510-2 is the lighter choice

Tranquil Dawn
RAL 510-2
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn reads slightly lighter

Bancha
RAL 510-2
Bancha
Farrow & Ball
Bancha
LRV 13

RAL 510-2 is the lighter choice

Hardwick White
RAL 510-2
Hardwick White
Farrow & Ball
Hardwick White
LRV 44

RAL 510-2 reads slightly lighter

Pure White
RAL 510-2
Pure White
Sherwin-Williams
Pure White
LRV 84

Pure White is the lighter choice

Artichoke
RAL 510-2
Artichoke
Sherwin-Williams
Artichoke
LRV 21

RAL 510-2 is the lighter choice

Balboa Mist
RAL 510-2
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist reads noticeably lighter

Shoji White
RAL 510-2
Shoji White
Sherwin-Williams
Shoji White
LRV 74

Shoji White reads noticeably lighter

Snowbound
RAL 510-2
Snowbound
Sherwin-Williams
Snowbound
LRV 83

Snowbound is the lighter choice

Skimming Stone
RAL 510-2
Skimming Stone
Farrow & Ball
Skimming Stone
LRV 68

Skimming Stone reads noticeably lighter

Dix Blue
RAL 510-2
Dix Blue
Farrow & Ball
Dix Blue
LRV 41

RAL 510-2 reads slightly lighter

Calamine
RAL 510-2
Calamine
Farrow & Ball
Calamine
LRV 68

Calamine reads noticeably lighter

Treron
RAL 510-2
Treron
Farrow & Ball
Treron
LRV 25

RAL 510-2 reads noticeably lighter

Vintage Vogue
RAL 510-2
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

RAL 510-2 is the lighter choice

Saybrook Sage
RAL 510-2
Saybrook Sage
Benjamin Moore
Saybrook Sage
LRV 45

RAL 510-2 reads slightly lighter

Pale Green
RAL 510-2
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

RAL 510-2 reads noticeably lighter

Pine Needle
RAL 510-2
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

RAL 510-2 is the lighter choice

Cement grey
RAL 510-2
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

RAL 510-2 is the lighter choice

Guilford Green
RAL 510-2
Guilford Green
Benjamin Moore
Guilford Green
LRV 57

Guilford Green reads slightly lighter

Just Walnut
RAL 510-2
Just Walnut
Dulux
Just Walnut
LRV 72

Just Walnut reads noticeably lighter