RAL 620-3 vs Pewter Green

RAL 620-3RAL EffectvsPewter GreenSherwin-WilliamsΔE 19.5Distinct difference

RAL 620-3 (RAL Effect) and Pewter Green (Sherwin-Williams) come from different manufacturers. Hue-wise, RAL 620-3 belongs to the blue family and Pewter Green to the green-grey family. The 8-point LRV gap — 20 for RAL 620-3 vs 12 for Pewter Green — means RAL 620-3 will open up a space more effectively. A ΔE of 19.5 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below you'll find 4 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.

RAL 620-3 vs Pewter Green in Real Spaces

4 real rooms side by side. Seeing RAL 620-3 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.

Bedroom

Bedrooms are typically lit with warmer, lower light than the rest of the house — a condition that flatters warm tones and deepens cool ones. RAL 620-3 has the edge in reflectance, which shows as a quiet sense of added space rather than an obvious contrast.

RAL 620-3RAL Effect 620-3 bedroom

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Pewter GreenBedroom painted in Sherwin-Williams Pewter Green

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Kitchen

Kitchens often have the harshest, most revealing light in the house — under-cabinet LEDs and overhead fixtures that strip away subtlety. RAL 620-3 has the edge in reflectance, which shows as a quiet sense of added space rather than an obvious contrast.

RAL 620-3RAL Effect 620-3 kitchen backsplash

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Pewter GreenSherwin Williams Pewter Green kitchen cabinets

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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 620-3 has the edge in reflectance, which shows as a quiet sense of added space rather than an obvious contrast.

RAL 620-3RAL Effect 620-3 victorian house interior

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Pewter GreenPewter Green house color review

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Kitchen Cabinets

Cabinet color is always seen in context — against countertops, backsplash, and hardware — which amplifies undertone differences that might disappear on a plain wall. RAL 620-3 has the edge in reflectance, which shows as a quiet sense of added space rather than an obvious contrast.

RAL 620-3RAL Effect 620-3 kitchen cabinets

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Pewter GreenSW Pewter Green kitchen cabinets review

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Color Details

RAL 620-3
RAL Effect · RAL 620-3
Hex#64818F
LRV19.6
BrandRAL Effect
NumberRAL 620-3
Undertone
Temperature
BrightnessDark
Pewter Green
Sherwin-Williams · 6208
Hex#5E6259
LRV11.8
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6208
Undertone
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessDark

RAL 620-3 vs Pewter Green Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see RAL 620-3 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 620-3 comparisons

See how RAL 620-3 stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

White Dove
RAL 620-3
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
RAL 620-3
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

Iron Ore
RAL 620-3
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

RAL 620-3 reads noticeably lighter

Purbeck Stone
RAL 620-3
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone is the lighter choice

Evergreen Fog
RAL 620-3
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Evergreen Fog reads slightly lighter

Mizzle
RAL 620-3
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle is the lighter choice

Agreeable Gray
RAL 620-3
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray is the lighter choice

Accessible Beige
RAL 620-3
Accessible Beige
Sherwin-Williams
Accessible Beige
LRV 58

Accessible Beige is the lighter choice

Denim Drift
RAL 620-3
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Denim Drift reads slightly lighter

French Gray
RAL 620-3
French Gray
Farrow & Ball
French Gray
LRV 43

French Gray reads noticeably lighter

Naval
RAL 620-3
Naval
Sherwin-Williams
Naval
LRV 4

RAL 620-3 reads noticeably lighter

Tranquil Dawn
RAL 620-3
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn is the lighter choice

Bancha
RAL 620-3
Bancha
Farrow & Ball
Bancha
LRV 13

RAL 620-3 reads slightly lighter

Hardwick White
RAL 620-3
Hardwick White
Farrow & Ball
Hardwick White
LRV 44

Hardwick White reads noticeably lighter

Pure White
RAL 620-3
Pure White
Sherwin-Williams
Pure White
LRV 84

Pure White is the lighter choice

Artichoke
RAL 620-3
Artichoke
Sherwin-Williams
Artichoke
LRV 21

Nearly identical in tone

Balboa Mist
RAL 620-3
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist is the lighter choice

Shoji White
RAL 620-3
Shoji White
Sherwin-Williams
Shoji White
LRV 74

Shoji White is the lighter choice

Snowbound
RAL 620-3
Snowbound
Sherwin-Williams
Snowbound
LRV 83

Snowbound is the lighter choice

Skimming Stone
RAL 620-3
Skimming Stone
Farrow & Ball
Skimming Stone
LRV 68

Skimming Stone is the lighter choice

Dix Blue
RAL 620-3
Dix Blue
Farrow & Ball
Dix Blue
LRV 41

Dix Blue reads noticeably lighter

Calamine
RAL 620-3
Calamine
Farrow & Ball
Calamine
LRV 68

Calamine is the lighter choice

Treron
RAL 620-3
Treron
Farrow & Ball
Treron
LRV 25

Treron reads slightly lighter

Vintage Vogue
RAL 620-3
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

RAL 620-3 reads slightly lighter

Saybrook Sage
RAL 620-3
Saybrook Sage
Benjamin Moore
Saybrook Sage
LRV 45

Saybrook Sage is the lighter choice

Pale Green
RAL 620-3
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Pale Green reads slightly lighter

Pine Needle
RAL 620-3
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

RAL 620-3 reads noticeably lighter

Cement grey
RAL 620-3
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Cement grey reads slightly lighter

Guilford Green
RAL 620-3
Guilford Green
Benjamin Moore
Guilford Green
LRV 57

Guilford Green is the lighter choice

Just Walnut
RAL 620-3
Just Walnut
Dulux
Just Walnut
LRV 72

Just Walnut is the lighter choice