Pewter paint colors
Top picks for pewter
6 editor's picksEditor's picks + the named pewter every designer roundup features. Each card links to a single-color reference or full brand guide.
More pewter shades
4 variantsDrill into shade variants — modifier-specific bands (light, deep, muted) and named in-between shades each link to their own hub with cross-brand matches.
Pewter at every US brand
10 brands · 5 picks each5 picks per brand spread across the LRV range, drawn from each brand's full pewter lineup. Tap any swatch for its single-color spec; tap the brand title for the brand's complete deck.
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
Behr
Sherwin-Williams
PPG / Glidden
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Clare
Top Kompozit pewter
51 in deckKompozit's deck has 51 colors that match the pewter band. The 5 below are spread across the LRV range — pick a darkness, hit Amazon for the can.
About pewter
Pewter is a slightly warm mid-gray pulled from the tin-based metal alloy. The warmth keeps it readable in north-facing rooms where cooler grays go flat, and the depth is enough to anchor a space without crossing into charcoal territory.
Use it on dining-room walls, library built-ins, and front doors. It loves brass, aged bronze, and creamy whites — avoid pairing with stark cool whites, which will pull the green out. Designer alternatives: BM Revere Pewter, SW Dovetail, Behr Pewter Mug.