NEUTRALS

Pewter Green

#5E6259

RGB 94, 98, 89 · HSL 87°, 5%, 37% · CMYK 4, 0, 9, 62

Pewter Green is #5E6259 in HEX — rgb(94, 98, 89), hsl(87°, 5%, 37%), cmyk(4%, 0%, 9%, 62%).

Pewter Green pulls into the rich end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 87°, 5%, 37%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads cool. In interior projects it shines on main walls, trims, ceilings — versatile across nearly any style. Reads best alongside soft whites, natural wood, matte black trim, linen.

Color Codes

HEX#5E6259

RGB94, 98, 89

HSL87°, 5%, 37%

HSV87°, 9%, 38%

CMYK4, 0, 9, 62

Decimal6185561

CSS RGBrgb(94, 98, 89)

CSS HSLhsl(87, 5%, 37%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Pewter Green SW6208

Exact match

Vista Paint

Castlemare K-841

ΔE 0.9 · #60635B

Valspar

Belmont Green 5005-4C

ΔE 1.7 · #5A6259

Dulux

Woohringa S21A7

ΔE 1.8 · #5F655A

Dunn-Edwards

English Forest DE6280

ΔE 2 · #606256

Behr

Pastoral PPU10-20

ΔE 2.5 · #595F53

Hallman-Lindsay

Pointed Fir historic-pointed-fir

ΔE 2.6 · #575D56

Kilz

Dark Umber RM190

ΔE 2.6 · #605F58

Dutch Boy

Ashton Grey VS-9303

ΔE 3.1 · #66665A

PPG

Plunge Pool 1029-7 · 11-25

ΔE 3.4 · #656457

RAL

Mouse Grey 7005

ΔE 3.7 · #646B63

Benjamin Moore

Ashwood 1484

ΔE 3.8 · #575952

IKEA

IKEA178 178

ΔE 4.4 · #69645D

Farrow & Ball

Down Pipe 26

ΔE 4.6 · #626664

Colorhouse

Metal .05 Metal-05

ΔE 6.3 · #535654

Kobra

Green 37

ΔE 7.2 · #515545

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

12/100

Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Soaks up light and feels moody and intimate. Great for studies, dining rooms and accent walls; pair with ample lighting.

Undertone

TemperatureNeutral MasstoneYellow-Green UndertoneYellow

A near-neutral with a subtle neutral yellow undertone — it will pick up colour from surrounding surfaces and shift noticeably under different light.

Color Theory

Complementary

#5E6259

#5E5A63

Analogous

#63635A

#5E6259

#5A635A

Triadic

#5E6259

#5A5F63

#635A5F

Split-Complementary

#5E6259

#5A5A63

#635A63

Tetradic

#5E6259

#5A6363

#5E5A63

#635A5A

Monochromatic

#121311

#383B35

#5E6259

#858B7E

#ABAFA7

Rectangle

#5E6259

#5A635E

#5E5A63

#635A5F

Compound

#5E6259

#5A635A

#5E5A63

#635A63

Variations

Lighter

#7F8578

#9FA39B

#C7C9C5

Darker

#4C4F48

#343731

#1E201C

Saturation

#5E605D

#5F635A

#63902D

Interior Use

Best Rooms

living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens

Best Uses

main walls, trim, accents

Pairs With

soft whites, natural wood, brass, matte black trim

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

6.24:1

vs Black

3.37:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#5E6259

#62605A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#5E6259

#61615A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#5E6259

#5F6161

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Pewter Green gets out of the way so the architecture and the people in the room do the work. The right neutral is never a default — it reads warm or cool, dusty or sharp depending on its undertone, and that undertone is what makes or breaks the room.

SymbolismBalance, sophistication, calm

PersonalityAdaptable, considered, timeless

versatileneutraltimelessbackdroptrimwall

How it looks under different light

#86765E

Warm Bulb 2700K

Incandescent / soft white LED — pulls colour toward yellow/amber.

#5E6259

Daylight 5500K

Midday natural light or daylight-spec LED — closest to the paint chip.

#737B82

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EBEBEA

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#4E3C64

Accent

Complementary punch

Hue +180°, slightly muted for paint vs. screen — use on a door, frame, or single piece.

#574738

Floor

Walnut neutral

Warm mid-brown grounds the scheme regardless of hero hue.

Paint Info

Brand · Product Line

Benjamin Moore / Regal Select Interior

Recommended Finishes

Eggshell (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Cabinetry · Doors · Mouldings

Coverage & Dry Time

Typical coverage 350-400 sq ft per gallon over a primed surface.

Touch-dry in ~1 hour. Recoat after 4 hours. Full cure 7-14 days.

Primer

Standard primer is adequate.

Application Tip

Use a 9" microfiber roller on walls and a 2.5" angled sash brush for trim cuts. Two coats minimum for even depth.

Paint Calculator

Wall area (m²)

Coats

Coverage (m² / L)

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

Code Snippets

CSS — color

color: #5E6259;

CSS — background

background-color: #5E6259;

CSS Variable

--color-pewter-green: #5E6259;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pewter-green': '#5E6259' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#5E6259] text-[#5E6259]

SCSS

$pewter-green: #5E6259;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #5E6259?

#5E6259 is Pewter Green, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #5E6259 warm or cool?

Pewter Green reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Pewter Green?

Pewter Green works well in living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens. Designers typically use it for main walls, trim, accents.

What colors pair well with Pewter Green?

Pewter Green pairs naturally with soft whites, natural wood, brass, matte black trim. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Pewter Green?

You can download Pewter Green on DSGN.HOUSE in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.

What's the hex code for Pewter Green?

The hex code is #5E6259. In RGB it's 94, 98, 89, and in HSL it's 87°, 5%, 37%.

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