Felted Wool vs Pewter Cast paint color comparison

Felted Wool vs Pewter Cast

Felted Wool and Pewter Cast come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Felted Wool reads as greige-grey, while Pewter Cast reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 3-point LRV gap — 31 for Pewter Cast vs 28 for Felted Wool — means Pewter Cast will open up a space more effectively. Where Felted Wool leans warm, Pewter Cast reads neutral — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. ΔE 5.6 means they're clearly different, but not dramatically so — they'd pair well in the same room. Below you'll find 4 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.

Felted Wool vs Pewter Cast in Real Spaces

4 real rooms side by side. Felted Wool and Pewter Cast are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone — these photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions.

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

Felted WoolFelted Wool Bedroom

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Pewter CastSw 7673 Nursery

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

Felted WoolFelted Wool Bathroom

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Pewter CastSherwin Williams Pewter Cast Bathroom Vanity

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

Felted WoolFelted Wool House

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Pewter CastSw 7673 Exterior

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Front Door

On a front door, the color is both the first and last thing you see — a context where even a modest tonal difference reads clearly. Pewter Cast reads slightly lighter here — a subtle but real difference in how open the space feels.

Felted WoolFelted Wool Front Door

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Pewter CastPewter Cast Door

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Color Details

Felted Wool
Sherwin-Williams · 9171
LRV28.1
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number9171
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Pewter Cast
Sherwin-Williams · 7673
LRV31.4
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number7673
Undertone—
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessMedium

Felted Wool vs Pewter Cast Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Felted Wool on one side and Pewter Cast 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.