Clay Pot vs Pewter Green

Clay PotSherwin-WilliamsvsPewter GreenSherwin-WilliamsΔE 42.7Very different colors

Both are Sherwin-Williams colors. Clay Pot reads as pink-red, while Pewter Green reads as green-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. With LRVs of 12 and 12, they'll behave almost identically in terms of how much light they reflect back into a room. The tonal difference — Clay Pot's warm character against Pewter Green's neutral — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 42.7, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below you'll find 10 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.

Clay Pot vs Pewter Green in Real Spaces

10 real rooms side by side. Seeing Clay Pot 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. Pewter Green reads more restrained here, while Clay Pot adds a sense of enclosure and warmth.

Clay PotA contemporary living room painted in Clay Pot

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Pewter GreenPewter Green SW 6208 living room

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Bedroom

Bedroom walls are often seen under warm artificial light, a context that shifts both colors from how they look on a chip. The temperature contrast between Clay Pot and Pewter Green is what sets these apart most in this context.

Clay PotA cozy bedroom painted in Clay Pot

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Pewter GreenBedroom painted in Sherwin-Williams Pewter Green

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Kitchen

Kitchen lighting tends to be bright and directional, which sharpens contrast and makes undertone differences more apparent. The temperature contrast between Clay Pot and Pewter Green is what sets these apart most in this context.

Clay PotClay Pot — earthy kitchen

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Pewter GreenSherwin Williams Pewter Green kitchen cabinets

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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. Clay Pot brings more warmth to the space, while Pewter Green keeps things cooler and crisper.

Clay PotClay Pot paint in a art deco dining room

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Pewter GreenPewter Green Dining Room - Modern Organic Earthiness

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Bathroom

Bathrooms amplify color — the enclosed space and reflective surfaces make what reads subtle elsewhere feel more present here. The temperature contrast between Clay Pot and Pewter Green is what sets these apart most in this context.

Clay PotClay Pot — traditional bathroom

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Pewter GreenGreen bathroom in Pewter Green by Sherwin Williams

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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 temperature contrast between Clay Pot and Pewter Green is what sets these apart most in this context.

Clay PotSherwin-Williams Clay Pot in a industrial home office

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Pewter GreenSW 6208 home office inspiration

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Mudroom

A mudroom color needs to hold up under the most casual scrutiny: a glance as you're coming and going, often in mixed or artificial light. Clay Pot brings more warmth to the space, while Pewter Green keeps things cooler and crisper.

Clay PotClay Pot paint in a industrial mudroom

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Pewter GreenPewter Green Mudroom - Seamless Color Drenched Nook

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Patio

Patio colors are seen under changing outdoor light throughout the day — morning, midday, and golden hour each reveal different qualities. Clay Pot brings more warmth to the space, while Pewter Green keeps things cooler and crisper.

Clay Potboho patio featuring Clay Pot by Sherwin-Williams

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Pewter GreenPewter Green Patio - Modern Minimalist Fire Pit Accent

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House

At full exterior scale, the difference between these two colors becomes much easier to judge than from a small chip. The temperature contrast between Clay Pot and Pewter Green is what sets these apart most in this context.

Clay PotClay Pot color — maximalist house inspiration

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Pewter GreenPewter Green house color review

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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. Pewter Green reads more restrained here, while Clay Pot adds a sense of enclosure and warmth.

Clay Potmodern luxury front door featuring Clay Pot by Sherwin-Williams

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Pewter GreenGreen front door with Pewter Green SW 6208

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Color Details

Clay Pot
Sherwin-Williams · 2917
Hex#9A4A33
LRV12.0
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number2917
Undertone
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark
Pewter Green
Sherwin-Williams · 6208
Hex#5E6259
LRV11.8
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6208
Undertone
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessDark

Clay Pot vs Pewter Green Simulated Comparison

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

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

White Dove
Clay Pot
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Clay Pot
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

Iron Ore
Clay Pot
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Clay Pot reads slightly lighter

Purbeck Stone
Clay Pot
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone is the lighter choice

Evergreen Fog
Clay Pot
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Evergreen Fog reads noticeably lighter

Mizzle
Clay Pot
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle is the lighter choice

Agreeable Gray
Clay Pot
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray is the lighter choice

Accessible Beige
Clay Pot
Accessible Beige
Sherwin-Williams
Accessible Beige
LRV 58

Accessible Beige is the lighter choice

Denim Drift
Clay Pot
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Denim Drift reads noticeably lighter

French Gray
Clay Pot
French Gray
Farrow & Ball
French Gray
LRV 43

French Gray is the lighter choice

Naval
Clay Pot
Naval
Sherwin-Williams
Naval
LRV 4

Clay Pot reads slightly lighter

Tranquil Dawn
Clay Pot
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn is the lighter choice

Bancha
Clay Pot
Bancha
Farrow & Ball
Bancha
LRV 13

Nearly identical in tone

Hardwick White
Clay Pot
Hardwick White
Farrow & Ball
Hardwick White
LRV 44

Hardwick White is the lighter choice

Pure White
Clay Pot
Pure White
Sherwin-Williams
Pure White
LRV 84

Pure White is the lighter choice

Artichoke
Clay Pot
Artichoke
Sherwin-Williams
Artichoke
LRV 21

Artichoke reads slightly lighter

Balboa Mist
Clay Pot
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist is the lighter choice

Shoji White
Clay Pot
Shoji White
Sherwin-Williams
Shoji White
LRV 74

Shoji White is the lighter choice

Snowbound
Clay Pot
Snowbound
Sherwin-Williams
Snowbound
LRV 83

Snowbound is the lighter choice

Skimming Stone
Clay Pot
Skimming Stone
Farrow & Ball
Skimming Stone
LRV 68

Skimming Stone is the lighter choice

Dix Blue
Clay Pot
Dix Blue
Farrow & Ball
Dix Blue
LRV 41

Dix Blue is the lighter choice

Calamine
Clay Pot
Calamine
Farrow & Ball
Calamine
LRV 68

Calamine is the lighter choice

Treron
Clay Pot
Treron
Farrow & Ball
Treron
LRV 25

Treron reads noticeably lighter

Vintage Vogue
Clay Pot
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Nearly identical in tone

Saybrook Sage
Clay Pot
Saybrook Sage
Benjamin Moore
Saybrook Sage
LRV 45

Saybrook Sage is the lighter choice

Pale Green
Clay Pot
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Pale Green reads noticeably lighter

Pine Needle
Clay Pot
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Clay Pot reads slightly lighter

Cement grey
Clay Pot
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Cement grey reads noticeably lighter

Guilford Green
Clay Pot
Guilford Green
Benjamin Moore
Guilford Green
LRV 57

Guilford Green is the lighter choice

Just Walnut
Clay Pot
Just Walnut
Dulux
Just Walnut
LRV 72

Just Walnut is the lighter choice