Benjamin Moore Revere Pewter: Looking to paint a room Revere Pewter and trying to decide if it’s the right paint color for you? Here’s everything you need to know about BM’s Revere Pewter, its undertones, what it looks like in real rooms, and how it compares to similar gray and other “greige” paint colors, PLUS why it’s the most popular pewter color.
BENJAMIN MOORE REVERE PEWTER
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There are a few gray paint colors I come back to time and time again, and BM Revere Pewter is one of them. A warm light gray, it has the warmth of beige and the drama of a gray. It is a fantastic greige if you are looking for a gray that is warmer and has more saturation and is the most popular pewter color. It pairs nicely with Edgecomb Gray (see examples below) and Repose Gray and is a fantastic gray with nice undertones, and Sherwin-Williams Sea Salt.
See how it compares to similar gray paint colors from Benjamin Moore and Sherwin-Williams below with the side-by-side paint chips. And don’t forget to print out the best gray paint colors and my cheat sheet to picking the perfect paint color every time!
REVERE PEWTER LRV: 55.51
First, what is LRV? LRV is light reflectance value (or how much light a certain color reflects.) The higher the number, the more light it reflects. Revere Pewter is pretty much in the middle at 55.51.
It is darker than most of the colors I use in my house; but, that doesn’t mean it isn’t a fantastic color to use! It is terrific for open floor plans and is one of the most versatile colors you can choose. It is still considered a light gray paint color (or greige) and will add sophistication to your house!
BENJAMIN MOORE COLOR SCHEME AND PAINT CHIP COMPARISONS
See how Benjamin Moore’s Revere Gray compares with some of the most popular light gray colors by BM. These are gray paint colors that come up again and again in designer favorites for good reasons. But you have to know how they differ. See the paint chip comparisons below to decide!
Benjamin Moore Revere Pewter vs. Balboa Mist
First, let’s compare how BM’s Revere Pewter compares to one of my favorite gray paint colors–Balboa Mist.
BM Balboa Mist
BM Revere Pewter
You can see how it is more saturated and has more taupe and beige in it than Balboa Mist does. See how Balboa Mist looks in a real home here: Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore Revere Pewter vs. BM Classic Gray
Benjamin Moore Classic Gray is another one of my Best Gray Paint Colors. You can see again, similar to Balboa Mist above, Classic Gray pales in comparison to Revere Pewter. BM Revere Pewter is a much more saturated color and provides much more drama. I would recommend Revere Pewter in a room that either gets a lot of light, or one that you want to feel cozy and intimate. See how Benjamin Moore Classic Gray looks in real homes here.
BM Revere Pewter
BM Classic Gray
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Revere Pewter vs. Edgecomb Gray
If there’s a more complementary duo, I can’t think of one! BM Revere Pewter and BM Edgecomb Gray come from the same color family and both have warmth that many of the other gray’s lack. See below how Young House Love used BM’s Revere Pewter on their foyer ceiling and showed how good Revere Pewter can look when paired with Edgecomb Gray on the walls.
BM Revere Pewter
BM Edgecomb Gray
Revere Pewter vs. Chelsea Gray
Benjamin Moore Revere Pewter also pairs very nicely with the deep and dramatic Benjamin Moore Chelsea Gray.
They both have the same warmth and beige undertones; but, Chelsea Gray has a larger saturation. We used Chelsea Gray on our kitchen island and in our old apartment’s kitchen walls. See it here, and my favorite Gray Paint Colors.
BM Revere Pewter
BM Chelsea Gray
Revere Gray vs. Owl Gray
Benjamin Moore’s Owl Gray is another designer favorite. It has much more blue and green than Revere Pewter which is more of a putty.
If you want to go lighter with a bluish-gray paint color, then consider BM Owl Gray!
BM Revere Pewter
BM Owl Gray
Revere Pewter vs. Pale Oak
Here’s another fantastic pairing if you want a whole house paint scheme for your own home.
Revere Pewter and Pale Oak both are warm grays but differ in saturation. While BM’s Pale Oak is airier, BM’s Revere Pewter is more dramatic and would provide a nice contrast to some nice white trim or wainscoting!
BM Revere Pewter
BM Pale Oak
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REVERE PEWTER COORDINATING COLORS
Coming up with a whole house color scheme isn’t easy–but it doesn’t have to be hard! See my top tips on creating a whole house color scheme here. If you’re looking for a quick go-to palette that complements Revere Pewter, consider the following colors:
Sherwin-Williams and Benjamin Moore Revere Pewter Color Scheme:
- Sherwin-Williams Agreeable Gray
- Sherwin-Williams Repose Gray
- Sherwin-Williams Alabaster
- Sherwin-Williams Pure White
- Sherwin-Williams Sea Salt
- Sherwin-Williams Naval
- Sherwin-Williams White Dogwood
- Sherwin-Williams Misty
- Sherwin-Williams Accessible Beige
Benjamin Moore Coordinating Colors with Revere Pewter:
- Benjamin Moore Chelsea Gray or Benjamin Moore Kendall Charcoal
- Benjamin Moore Hale Navy
- Benjamin Moore Edgecomb Gray
- Benjamin Moore White Dove
- Benjamin Moore Fairy Pink
- Benjamin Moore Van Courtland Blue
- Benjamin Moore Simply White
- Benjamin Moore White Dove
- Benjamin Moore Lake Placid
REVERE PEWTER KITCHENS
BM Revere Pewter is a fantastic color for kitchens–whether you want to paint the kitchen walls or the kitchen cabinets. If you are thinking of using Revere Pewter for kitchen cabinets, make sure you use the best type of cabinet paint and use the proper technique for how to paint kitchen cabinets.
REVERE PEWTER BATHROOM
Young House Love shows their Revere Pewter bathroom here.
Timber Trails Development Company
Benchmark Wood and Design Studios
Hendel Homes master bathroom
Gorgeous master bathroom designed by ScavulloDesign Interiors
Revere Painted bathroom walls by Positive Space Staging + Design
BM Revere Pewter Hallways
Christina’s Adventures shares her Revere Pewter hallway and several tips on her favorite gray colors plus, shows what Revere Pewter looks like lightened 75%
Hymns and Verses shares her Winter Entry painted Revere Pewter here.
Revere Pewter Dining Room:
Whats Ur Home Story shares her Revere Pewter painted transitional dining room here.
How to Pick the Right Paint Color for Your Home: Is Revere Gray Right for You?
Before you run out and buy Benjamin Moore’s Revere Gray, make sure you’ve picked the right paint color. See my trick for picking out the perfect paint color ON THE FIRST TRY because let’s be honest–who in the world loves painting a room twice? Not me! Plus, you’ll get my entire list of Go-To Gray Paint Colors printed out so you can take it into the store with you to either Benjamin Moore or Sherwin-Williams and not forget any paint chips! Click below to snag your’s!
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FAQs about Benjamin Moore Revere Gray:
Is Revere pewter gray or beige?
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This is very helpful. We are painting our new home and looking for a subtle gray/beige. We will have a lot of millwork in Swiss coffee and I dont want too bold of a contrast. I like Revere Pewter but I think it will be too dark in some of our rooms. I like how like pale oak is but is there a beige undertone in your opinion or is it really just gray?
Hi Lesley! So sorry I am just getting back to you. Pale Oak is in my opinion a warm gray. To be sure, I would paint a couple dollar store poster boards and bring them next to the millwork in a variety of rooms. Revere Pewter can be quite dark, I just opted to use a lighter color, a white in our living room for that reason. (I used White Dove).
Good luck! Can’t wait to see it!
Annie
Revere Pewter can be lightened. You can lighten it by 25 percent or 40 percent. I lightened it by 25 percent and used it as the main color of my home with Dover White trim. It’s beautiful.
That is great to hear! Thanks Trish!
Hi Annie …. I would like to paint my whole house Revere Pewter excluding the foyer. Presently I have Mouse’s Back in my foyer which is large and open to my livingroom. I like the drama but I have terricota tiles in my foyer leading into a north facing ‘bird room’ . My living room is large and south facing. Would you suggest another dark grey for the foyer that would blend with the tiles (making them a neutral)and also add the drama that mouse’s back (Farrow & Ball) gave me. Also are you familiar with drop cloth (F & B). Does Revere Pewter have undertones of green? The Mouse’s Back was beautiful at night but greenish during the day. Barnboard (BM) looks great with the tile floors but doesn’t look so great with Revere Pewter.My acessories are purple, and acqua. I also love mixing metals. My furniture is cream, off white and grey.
My livingroom is large with a 10ft. bay window so lots of light.
Thank you so much.
I have revere pewter in my home on most of the walls. I am looking to find a good hardwood flooring color that compliments the wall color and can’t decide on what works the best. I was wondering if someone had any ideas.
I have a question. We are wanting to paint our Brick house. I love the Revere Gray. However, I want Natural Wood look (stained lightly) Columns. How would that look???
I am in the process of building a new home and I’m leaning towards painting the outside of my brick home in the Revere Pewter. Just wondering if anyone has painted the outside of their home in this color?
My home is edgecomb gray but I need a coordinating color lighter that will go in bathrooms and sunroom and laundry room. All with white trim. I thought pale oak but wasn’t sure if it was too light. What’s your thoughts on a color family for edgecomb?
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