Sherwin Williams Roycroft Pewter: A Complete Color Review

Looking for the perfect deep gray paint color for your home? Let’s talk about Sherwin Williams Roycroft Pewter and if it might be right for your home!

There are so many gorgeous neutral paint colors out there. If you're looking for a deeper color, a dark gray may be a good option for you!

Unlike lighter grays, darker grays feel sophisticated, moody, and add some character to a space.

Sherwin Williams Roycroft Pewter brings some unique depth. This hue is reminiscent of the Arts & Crafts era, bringing a classic feel to any space. Let's talk about the details of this pretty shade.

Roycroft Pewter, Sherwin Williams, SW 2848

Roycroft Pewter is a deep, cool pewter paint color. It feels both cozy and bold.

'Pewter' can be a confusing name for a paint color since it's based on a metal (tin). Most simply, 'pewter' is a gray color falling between silver and charcoal.

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Color Family

Roycroft Pewter is in the neutral family.

Light Reflectance Value

13

Light Reflective Value is the measurement of how much light a color bounces around. This is on a scale of 0 to 100 with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white.

With an LRV of 13, Roycroft Pewter is definitely a medium-dark paint color, but it is not the darkest gray out there. It has enough depth to feel dramatic, but it can still show its character in the right lighting.

RGB Colors

R: 97 G: 101 B: 100

RGB describes the amount of each color - red, green, and blue - present in a color. This is on a scale of 0 to 255 for each color. This is basically the color mix to make the color!

Hex Code

#616564

Undertones

Roycroft Pewter has charcoal undertones. You may catch a hint of a subtle green-blue undertone in certain lighting.

In south-facing rooms with lots of natural light, Roycroft Pewter will lean warmer, lighter, and more gray.

In darker, north-facing rooms, Roycroft Pewter will lean cooler, darker, and more gray-blue.

Best uses

I love using Roycroft Pewter for those areas where you want a cozy, inviting feel. It looks especially great in historic homes, especially those built in the Arts & Crafts era.

Here are some of the best ways to use this cool, deep neutral:

• Walls in a bedroom or home office if you want a more intimate feel (try painting the trim and moldings too for a really polished look)
• Creating a focal point such as a fireplace
• Kitchen or bathroom cabinets
• Interior or exterior doors
• Accent wall
• Built-ins
• Furniture

Similar Colors

• Sherwin Williams Grizzle Gray
• Benjamin Moore Charcoal Slate
• Behr Charcoal
• Sherwin Williams Night Owl
• Benjamin Moore Gunmetal
• Behr Hematite
• Sherwin Williams Storm Warning

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Coordinating Colors

As a darker neutral, Roycroft Pewter pairs well with many other colors. Pair it with neutrals ranging from white to black, gray to beige.

Or for more color, pair Roycroft Pewter with reds, greens, or blues.

Warm mid-toned neutrals:

• Roycroft Suede
• Burlap
• San Antonio Sage
• Rattan Palm
• Barro Verde

Deep, dark reds:

• Sommelier
• Dark Auburn
• Rookwood Red
• Carriage Door
• Rookwood Dark Red

Mid-toned grays / greiges:

• Agreeable Gray
• Useful Gray
• Versatile Gray
• Grey Heron
• Vessel

Trim Colors

As a deep cool color, Roycroft Pewter looks great with crisp, bright whites for trim.

Bright white trim colors:

• Benjamin Moore Simply White
• Sherwin Williams Extra White
• Behr Ultra Pure White

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FAQS

Here are some common frequently asked questions about Roycroft Pewter.

Is Roycroft Pewter warm or cool?

Roycroft Pewter is a cool paint color. It has charcoal undertones.

What color is SW Roycroft Pewter?

SW Roycroft Pewter is a deep, cool pewter with charcoal undertones. Most simply, pewter is a gray color falling between silver and charcoal.

Is Roycroft Pewter more brown or gray?

Roycroft Pewter is more gray. It's a pewter (gray) paint color with charcoal undertones.

What's the difference: Roycroft Pewter vs Grizzle Gray?

Roycroft Pewter and Grizzle Gray are similar! Both have an LRV of 13, meaning neither is lighter or darker than the other. Both are medium-dark colors.

Roycroft Pewter and Grizzle Gray both have a slight hint of green undertone, but Roycroft Pewter also has a hint of blue, making it a bit cooler than Grizzle Gray.

Always swatch colors in your space before making a decision—especially when two colors are this close!

What's the difference: Roycroft Pewter vs BM Gunmetal?

These two have a lot in common; however, no two paint colors are exactly the same.

Roycroft Pewter is a bit darker (LRV 13) than Gunmetal (LRV 16). Gunmetal leans a bit more blue.

Your favorite will depend on your personal decor style and the lighting in your space. Swatch both and see which fits your style best!

What's the difference: Roycroft Pewter vs Night Owl?

Roycroft Pewter and Night Owl share many similarities.

Both have an LRV of 13, meaning neither is lighter or darker than the other. Both are medium-dark colors.

While both are shades of charcoal, Night Owl has stronger green tones.

If you're debating between these two colors, my advice is simple: swatch them both. Paint samples on your walls, check them in different lighting, and go with the one that feels right.

Thanks for reading!