How to use Benjamin Moore Revere Pewter in 2022 (2024)

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Revere Pewter HC-172 by Benjamin Moore

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If you’ve been searching for the perfect greige paint, then it’s likely you’ve heard of Benjamin Moore’s Revere Pewter. It’s been a very popular gray paint among interior designers for over a decade. It’s definitely listed up there as one of the best gray paint colors.

In the past, it was even believed that painting your home in Revere Pewter would guarantee a fast sale. And maybe it did! That belief alone was a huge selling point, which got every homeowner and realtor turning to this magical color before any other paint.

Because it was so incredibly popular, many people now associate RP with that period in time (circa 10/12 years ago). So you may have heard that it’s now a dated paint color.

But you can 100% use Revere Pewter successfully in your home in 2022 and still have it work beautifully!

What you probably really want to know whether or not this paint is going to work in YOUR space.

While there is no universally perfect paint color, hopefully this article can arm you with the information you need and help you decide whether or not Revere Pewter is the right paint color for you!

What Color is Revere Pewter Benjamin Moore?

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According to the Benjamin Moore website, “Revere Pewter is a light gray paint with warm undertones” . Don’t worry, we’ll talk more about undertones later ‘cause they’re super important! They also go on to say that it works particularly well for open floor plans.

But Revere Pewter is much more than just “gray”. It’s a truly fascinating paint because it has so much range to it. Grays can be particularly tricky because they act like “chameleon” colors, and Revere Pewter is no exception.

Revere Pewter is sometimes described as “muddy”. This can scare people off because the term muddy has a negative connotation. In reality, the phrase “muddy color” is just a term used to describe grays, browns and other “mixed”, desaturated colors – there’s nothing bad about it. It just means that it’s not a clean and pure, vibrant color!

It’s crucial to keep in mind that gray/beige/greige paints will change dramatically based on what exposure your room has, what kind of artificial lighting you’re using, and even the color of the flooring, furniture and decor that is used in your space.

So just because Revere Pewter looks perfect in a photo on Pinterest, it doesn’t mean it’s going to look that way in your own home! There are a lot of factors that determine how a color plays in a room. Not to mention the professional lighting, staging and post processing that happens in professional photography. So just remember that when you’re looking at photos online or in magazines.

Revere Pewter Undertones

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It might seem counterintuitive that a paint with green undertones would be considered warm – after all, isn’t green a cool color?! Well, it depends which green you’re talking about! In the case of Revere Pewter, the undertone is comparable to an olive green, which is a warm green. Hence the color being considered a warm greige.

I would say about 85% of the time, this gray paint will appear to have a slight tinge of green to it, giving it an earthy, desaturated, mellow & dulled-down feel. If this is something that bothers you, then you’ll probably want to stay away from this paint!Or, you may not even notice the green undertones at all. It depends how sensitive you are to color!

I’d also advise against using Revere Pewter in a room with pink toned tiles or carpet. Color behaves in relationship to the colours surrounding it. Because red and green are complementary colors, if you pair a paint with green undertones to a floor with pink undertones, your walls will just end up looking very green and your floors very pink.

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What colors work well with Revere Pewter?

What color looks good with Revere Pewter? This is a super common question. It’s understandable that so many people would be interested in an answer to it – picking paint can be a bit overwhelming!

I think the main reason people keep turning to BM Revere Pewter is due to its versatility.

About 10 years ago, people were mainly pairing sage greens, shadowy blues and browns with Revere Pewter. While these were beautiful palettes, they do feel a little dated now.

It’s still possible to use RP in a contemporary way in our decade – and let me tell you, it looks like a completely new color! I think it looks best paired with deep, bold colors that provide a pop of contrast to the gray.

Here are some of my favorite modern Revere Pewter color pairings:

  • BM Revere Pewter + BM Wrought Iron
  • BM Revere Pewter + BM Hale Navy
  • BM Revere Pewter + BM Chelsea Gray
  • BM Revere Pewter + BM Green Grove
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Best whites to pair with Revere Pewter

If the modern color combinations I mentioned above won’t work for your situation, but you’re still going for a contemporary take, it is still possible to use Revere Pewter: I would recommend pairing it with a heavy dose of white.

Here are all the best whites to pair with Revere Pewter:

  • BM Revere Pewter + BM Swiss Coffee (off white, creamy)
  • BM Revere Pewter + BM China White (off white, creamy)
  • BM Revere Pewter + BM White Dove (warm white)
  • BM Revere Pewter + BM Ivory White (warm white)
  • BM Revere Pewter + BM Chantilly Lace (clean, neutral white, neither warm nor cool)
  • BM Revere Pewter + BM Simply White (multi-purpose white)
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What’s the best trim color with Revere Pewter?

If you’re looking for a white trim to pair with a Revere Pewter room, you can look to any of the white paints I mentioned above.

Also make sure to look at what undertones are in your drapes and other elements in your room when choosing your trim paint.

What is the Light Reflectance Value of Revere Pewter?

LRV expresses the percentage of light reflected from a surface.

LRVs range from 0-100, 100 being pure white and 0 being pure black.

Revere Pewter’s LRV sits at 55.51, so right in the middle in terms of how much light the colors reflects, and how much light the color absorbs.

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What does this actually mean though?

Well, if you are considering Revere Pewter for a room that doesn’t get a lot of light, you should remember that this color doesn’t reflect an insane amount of light (since it’s right in the middle of the LRV range).

So if you’re looking to brighten your room, this wouldn’t be the best paint choice – you’d want to opt for a paint with a higher LRV (paints above 60+ LRV).

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Revere Pewter vs Agreeable Gray

Sherwin Williams Agreeable Gray has a higher LRV than Revere Pewter, sitting at 60, which means it is a brighter color and reflects more light overall.

Agreeable Gray is a cooler paint and also tends to have cooler, purple-ish undertones.

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In short, Revere Pewter is slightly darker and warmer, and Agreeable Gray is brighter and cooler. When you hold the two swatches side by side, it might not seem like a huge difference. However on a large wall, these colors will look incredibly different! So choose carefully 🙂

There is a great post with lots of photos detailing the differences between these two paints. I recommend you check it out if you are not sure which gray is best for you.

TLDR: Agreeable Gray = brighter, cooler than Revere Pewter

Revere Pewter vs Accessible Beige

Sherwin Williams Accessible Beige also has a slightly higher LRV than Revere Pewter, coming in at 58. So overall it’s an ever so slightly brighter paint. It has pinky/gray undertones.

The main difference between these two greiges is that Accessible Beige is a warmer gray than Revere Pewter.

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TLDR: Accessible Beige = brighter, warmer than Revere Pewter

How to use Revere Pewter in 2022

I’ve seen Revere Pewter work really well in homes that favor a more traditional decor style. The soft, warm yet desaturated quality of this gray paint really compliments curved furniture, moldings and rich wood tones.

It could also work well with traditional farmhouse decor or even modern farmhouse (if paired with the right colors).

Even though RP is not the newest “paint kid” on the block, there are definitely still a lot of opportunities to tie it into contemporary color schemes.

So that begs the question, where can you use Revere Pewter Benjamin Moore?

I’ve got to be honest with you, my favorite place to use Revere Pewter nowadays is not on the walls, but actually on cabinetry!

Greige cabinets work beautifully paired with crisp, white walls, brass accents and black window frames. In the kitchen, paired with a marble countertop, it also looks gorgeous.

Need some proof? Check out the photos below!

Kitchens

Using Revere Pewter on the kitchen cabinets is probably my favorite place to use this color.

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Laundry room

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On your interior doors

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Paint your doors with RP and pair with a beautiful warm white – this is similar to what Zenia from Style it pretty home did, and it looks amazing! She used a paint from Sherwin Williams called Into the Gloaming, which is very similar to Revere Pewter.

On the trim

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This home owner decided to do all her interior trim and doors in Revere Pewter, and kept the walls white. It’s an interesting and original idea, as most people are accustomed to seeing the opposite, ie white trim on colored walls.

Exteriors

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Another fantastic place to consider using Revere Pewter is on your home’s exterior.

Other common questions about Revere Pewter

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Is Revere Pewter gray or beige?

Revere Pewter is neither gray nor beige; it is considered a “greige” paint! In darker rooms it appears more green, in lighter rooms it looks more like a neutral, warm gray.

Is Revere Pewter too dark?

This is very subjective, and if you’ve been reading this post, you’ll know that the answer to this question depends on a lot of different factors! I personally find RP to be a little too dark of a greige. If you feel the same way but really love the color, you can always try lightening it by 50% and see if that works better for you.

But ultimately, the way this color plays will depend on how much light your room receives (and what type of light).

Don’t just take my word for it! Laurel Bern shared an amazing demonstration of this strange yet very real phenomenon. The 2 side-by-side rooms shown below are both painted with Revere Pewter and yet look DRAMATICALLY different due to the different exposures (the room on the right having a northern exposure).

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My recommendation is to grab a sample pot, paint 2 coats on a piece of white poster board and then move the poster board around your room. Observe the way the color looks in your room at different times of the day. Also make sure to look at it with both natural and artificial lighting. Then decide.

Is Revere Pewter dated?

A paint color in itself can’t be dated. It’s the application of it, and the other elements surrounding a particular paint color that can make it look dated.

So while Revere Pewter might be reminiscent of the late 2000s/early 2010s, it’s only going to look “dated” if you continue to pair it with the same colors and decor that was being used in that time period.

If you like this paint color and it works for your home, you should go for it!

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Color Recap

Revere Pewter is a beautiful, albeit tricky gray to work with. Like many gray paints, it is an INCONSTANT color. This means that it shifts dramatically based on the type of light source around it and other influencing factors in the space.

If the quality of light in your room has a nice, balanced mix of all the visible wavelengths, Revere Pewter will appear like a neutral, warm gray color. And if your inherent light source is cool, like blue or green, then Revere Pewter will in turn also appear blue-ish or green-ish.

– if you are looking for a fresh, clean gray, then Revere Pewter is not the ideal choice for you.

– if you are looking for a gray with cool undertones, Revere Pewter is not the ideal choice for you.

Final Thoughts

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My final 2 thoughts are:

  1. I would prefer to use this color in a very bright room (ie south facing), where it appears as a warm, creamy greige. I find RP can be a little too tan or green in darker rooms and it becomes a little overbearing without enough light hitting the walls.
  2. I would experiment with RP in other ways rather than on your walls. Try reinventing Revere Pewter on your doors, trim, cabinetry, painting individual furniture pieces and on exteriors. You might be surprised at the results!

What are your thoughts on this mythical paint color? Have you used it in your home, or are you considering using it? I would love to hear your thoughts!

How to use Benjamin Moore Revere Pewter in 2022 (2024)

FAQs

Is Revere Pewter still popular 2022? ›

Because it was so incredibly popular, many people now associate RP with that period in time (circa 10/12 years ago). So you may have heard that it's now a dated paint color. But you can 100% use Revere Pewter successfully in your home in 2022 and still have it work beautifully!

What colors go best with Benjamin Moore Revere Pewter? ›

Trim Colors to Pair With HC-172

Here are some warm whites that I've used that would look stunning against Revere Pewter: Benjamin Moore Swiss Coffee – a soft and creamy warm white. Benjamin Moore White Dove – a warm white with a slight greige undertone. Sherwin Williams Everyday White – a perfect creamy white.

What accent color goes with Revere Pewter? ›

Revere Pewter shines with bold color accents, but is also soothing and relaxing with calm cool colors like blue or green. You'll want to sample this color before committing because, like most greiges, your available light can change this color from light to dark quickly.

What is Benjamin Moore's color of the Year for 2022? ›

According to Benjamin Moore's press release, the famous brand selected October Mist 1495 as the Benjamin Moore Color of the Year 2022, and you can see why. As Benjamin Moore's press release puts it: “This gently shaded sage quietly anchors a space, while encouraging individual expression through color.”

Is beige coming back in 2022? ›

"Over the past few years, we've seen neutrals start to warm up and sustainability and organic living emerge as key design trends. This will culminate in 2022 with tones like taupes, beiges, biscuits, and mushrooms taking center stage, along with nature-inspired hues, particularly greens," says Wadden.

What are the trending interior paint colors for 2022? ›

20 Interior Paint Color Trends You Should Know About In 2022
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  • Sherwin-Williams Evergreen Fog. Sherwin-Williams. ...
  • Benjamin Moore Enchanted Forest. ...
  • HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Aleutian. ...
  • Glidden Guacamole. ...
  • Sherwin-Williams Felted Wool. ...
  • Behr Breezeway.
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What cabinet color goes with Revere Pewter walls? ›

Revere Pewter is a light to light-medium depth warm gray with a green undertone. To get any kind of contrast with the walls, my walls need to be white or off-white with undertones that suit Revere Pewter (limiting).

Does Revere Pewter go with cream cabinets? ›

Revere Pewter has an LRV of 55, making it a HEAVY light depth warm gray with a slightly earthy green undertone that doesn't ALWAYS show up to the party. As it relates to coordinating with cream paint colours, it's best if it DOES!

Does Revere Pewter go with gray furniture? ›

What colors go with Revere Pewter? As for the complementing colors, Revere is a great choice since it can be matched with so many of them, both warm and cool! In particular, it goes well with such neutrals as BM Edgecomb Gray, Mysterious, Chelsea Gray, and White Dove.

What lighter color goes with Revere Pewter? ›

Tranquility is a lighter blue with a mix of sage and gray. And it's a great complementary color for Revere Pewter either as an accent wall or in an adjoining room. It has cool undertones and is the same depth of color as Revere Pewter. You could use this color in a bedroom, bathroom, laundry room, or office.

What is one shade lighter than Revere Pewter? ›

Agreeable Gray is lighter than Revere Pewter. Agreeable Gray has an LRV of 60, which is slightly higher than Revere at 55.51.

Is Revere Pewter warm or cool? ›

Is it warm or cool? Revere Pewter is a GORGEOUS, warm gray. It's really close to the light-medium range with regard to depth, but in the right light, can act as a light depth paint colour.

Is gray still in style for 2022? ›

Yes, while gray has seen an uninterrupted reign over recent paint trends, its reign may conclude in 2022. However, this shift is perhaps only expected in the interiors world, as Anthony Barzilay Freund, the editorial director at 1stDibs, explains.

What is the most popular color for 2022? ›

53 percent of experts surveyed think that sage green is the most popular color of 2022, not just for living rooms but also for other parts of the house.

What color is replacing gray? ›

Brown neutrals commonly appear in spaces like living rooms where it makes sense for leather or wood furniture to be. But the experts told Insider that you can make brown work anywhere in a home if you know what you're doing.

Is greige still popular in 2022? ›

Is greige still popular in 2022? Not only is greige paint still hugely popular now, but interior design experts also predict that greige will be big for a while. I have noticed a bit of a departure from griege tones that lean more toward grays than beiges, as designers are now favoring warmer, earthier tones.

Is beige replacing grey? ›

Gray is beginning to move away and be replaced by a softer, more homey neutral tone—beige. But beige is coming back in a more modern, sophisticated way this time around, and we spoke to some experts to find out how.

What is the official color of 2022? ›

For Its 2022 Color of the Year, Pantone Has Invented a New Shade: a 'Happy' Periwinkle Blue. The new Very Peri is the "happiest and warmest of all the blue hues." Pantone's 2022 Color of the Year is Very Peri, a new shade of blue invented for the occasion. Photo courtesy of the Pantone Color Institute.

What is the new color for 2023? ›

The 2023 color of the year is a blend of gray and beige with subtle red undertones that pair well with today's trending earth-tone paint colors. Rustic Greige wraps a room in warmth, making it perfect for kitchens, bedrooms, and family spaces alike.

What is one shade darker than Revere Pewter? ›

What is one shade darker than Revere Pewter? If you're looking for a moodier gray, Benjamin Moore's Thunder is one shade darker than Revere.

Is Revere Pewter a good color for a living room? ›

I'm a huge fan of most gray/greige paint colors but Revere Pewter is definitely one of my favorites. It's so versatile and a beautiful shade that looks awesome in any room, whether it's a big sunny living room or a kitchen with white cabinetry.

Does white Dove go with Revere Pewter? ›

If you are looking for a lighter contrast, White Dove also looks great when paired with the classic greige tone of Revere Pewter HC-172 by Benjamin Moore.

Does pale oak go with Revere Pewter? ›

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!

Does Revere Pewter go with Balboa mist? ›

Don't pair Balboa Mist with green-gray paint colors such as BM Revere Pewter, BM Edgecomb Gray or SW Agreeable Gray. That neutral combination of green-grays and violet-grays sucks the life out of each other.

Is it OK to have cream cabinets and white trim? ›

Similarly, white trim is a great complement to cream cabinetry.

Is Edgecomb gray lighter than Revere Pewter? ›

Even though Revere Pewter and Edgecomb Gray are both members of the greige paint color family, there are very clear differences. While Revere Pewter leans closer to gray, Edgecomb Gray leans closer to beige. The LRV of Edgecomb Gray is 63.88, making it significantly lighter than Revere Peweter.

Does Swiss coffee go with GREY? ›

Swiss Coffee is a paint color with a little touch of yellow and ever-so-slightly green undertones. Does Swiss coffee go with gray? Yes, it can!

Why does Revere Pewter look blue? ›

A LOT of people painted their open floor plan Tuscan houses with the grey paint colours in warm undertones like Benjamin Moore Revere Pewter and Edgecomb Gray in an attempt to update them. And it worked in many cases, however, it was common to hear that these warm greys turned surprisingly purple or blue.

What is one shade darker than Revere Pewter? ›

What is one shade darker than Revere Pewter? If you're looking for a moodier gray, Benjamin Moore's Thunder is one shade darker than Revere.

Does Chantilly Lace go with Revere Pewter? ›

If you're wanting to stick with neutrals, Chantilly Lace looks great with Revere Pewter and Swiss Coffee. In reality, you can get away with pairing Chantilly Lace with almost any paint color!

What is one shade lighter than Revere Pewter? ›

Agreeable Gray is lighter than Revere Pewter. Agreeable Gray has an LRV of 60, which is slightly higher than Revere at 55.51.

Does Revere Pewter go with white dove? ›

If you are looking for a lighter contrast, White Dove also looks great when paired with the classic greige tone of Revere Pewter HC-172 by Benjamin Moore.

What paint color do Tarek and Christina use? ›

You'll find them using black and white tile in almost every episode (whether it be the kitchen, the bathroom, or both), and they love choosing gray paint colors. Then, when renovation is done, you'll see them embrace their favorite colors with some more black, white, and gray staging.

Which is better repose gray or Revere Pewter? ›

Ultimately, choosing between Repose Gray and Revere Pewter will come down to your personal preferences– if you're searching for a cooler color with a little warmth, go with Repose Gray. If you want a warmer feeling, choose Revere Pewter.

Is Revere Pewter GREY or beige? ›

Revere Pewter is a GORGEOUS, warm gray. It's really close to the light-medium range with regard to depth, but in the right light, can act as a light depth paint colour.

Does Revere Pewter go with Balboa mist? ›

Don't pair Balboa Mist with green-gray paint colors such as BM Revere Pewter, BM Edgecomb Gray or SW Agreeable Gray. That neutral combination of green-grays and violet-grays sucks the life out of each other.

What green color goes with Revere Pewter? ›

Province Blue is a medium blue-green with gray undertones that keep it on the cool side of the spectrum. It's a great complementary or accent color for Revere Pewter. The best places to use it would be in a bathroom, laundry room, accent piece of furniture, or even cabinets, as seen below.

Does gray owl go with Revere Pewter? ›

While Gray Owl makes Wickham Gray blue, you can see how brown it makes Revere Pewter look. If you want a deeper and warmer gray color, then go with Revere Pewter (see my complete review of Benjamin Moore Revere Pewter here.)

Is Edgecomb gray lighter than Revere Pewter? ›

Is Edgecomb Gray lighter than Revere Pewter? Yes, EG has an LRV (light reflectance value) of 63 which is higher than Revere Pewter's LRV of 55. The higher the LRV the greater the amount of light a certain paint color reflects.

Does Revere Pewter have purple undertones? ›

This is why an expert knows you must always compare and test colour. So when I saw her sage green floor tile, I was not surprised that Revere Pewter looked more violet than expected. Revere Pewter has a green undertone compared to other greys, but next to sage green it is not nearly as green.

Does Swiss coffee go with GREY? ›

Swiss Coffee is a paint color with a little touch of yellow and ever-so-slightly green undertones. Does Swiss coffee go with gray? Yes, it can!

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