What is the HEX code for Benjamin Moore Pewter?

The hexadecimal color code for Benjamin Moore Pewter undertone is #979C9F .

What is the RGB code of Benjamin Moore Pewter?

RGB code is 151, 156, 159 . RGB (red, green and blue) additive color model is a system representing the colors used on a digital display screen (TV, PC, laptop, phone or tablet). It defines the intensity of the color with a value between 0 and 255.

Benjamin Moore Pewter 2121-30

Q: Is Benjamin Moore Pewter 2121-30 cool or warm?

Benjamin Moore 2121-30 Pewter is cool color according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

Q: What are Benjamin Moore Pewter undertones?

Blue is Benjamin Moore Pewter undertone color.

Official page:	Pewter 2121-30
Code:	2121-30
Name:	Pewter
Brand:	Benjamin Moore

What color is Benjamin Moore Pewter?

Benjamin Moore 2121-30 Pewter is a sophisticated and versatile color that adds a touch of elegance to any space. This soft grey with warm undertones pairs beautifully with crisp whites, soft greiges, and deep navy blues. Pewter creates a modern and timeless look when combined with accents in muted pinks, rich greens, or earthy browns. Whether used as a wall color, trim, or accent, Benjamin Moore Pewter elevates a room with its refined and calming presence. Enhance the beauty of your home with this classic color that effortlessly complements a range of design styles.

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What are Benjamin Moore Pewter undertones?

Pewter has a clear blue undertone based on its position in the color space. We identify undertones by isolating the pure hue (separating it from lightness and saturation), which avoids distortions caused by tints, tones, and shades.
This method is generally more reliable than judging undertones on a white background.

HEX value:

#979C9F

RGB code:

151, 156, 159

Is Benjamin Moore Pewter 2121-30 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 202°, this Grey leans cool, but it's near the neutral line and may feel warmer in certain lighting.

2121-30 Pewter HSL code: 202, 4%, 61%

Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is expressed as a percentage. At 0%, it appears as a shade of grey, and at 100%, it is in full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.

How light temperature affects Pewter

Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.

In addition, natural‑light temperature depends on its direction:

Direction of sunlight	Visible temp.	Hue	Duration
North	Cool	Bluish	All day
East	Warm	Yellow	Before noon
West	Warm	Orange‑red	After noon
South	Warm	Orange‑yellow	All day

Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this Grey shade looks under different lighting:

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Pewter:

Monochromatic color scheme

This scheme consists of various shades, tints, and tones of a single color. While it offers a perfect combination of hues, without accent décor it may become monotonous.

Lighter shades

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Darker shades

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Complementary color scheme

This color scheme is a combination of two shades that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect. For the color Pewter with a green hue, complementary colors are those with a red hue close to 22, such as Benjamin Moore Quietly Violet and Desert Shadows.

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LRV of Pewter

Pewter has an LRV of 33.77% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of light. Why LRV is important?

Light Reflectance Value scale illustration

Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher the LRV of a paint color, the brighter the room you will get.
The scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting all light).

Act like a pro: When choosing paint with an LRV of 33.77%, pay attention to your bulbs' brightness. Light brightness is measured in lumens. The lower the paint's LRV, the higher lumen level you need. Every square foot of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 ft² living room you’ll need about 8000 lumens of light – e.g., eight 1000 lm bulbs.

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#979C9F
RGB Decimal	151, 156, 159
RGB Percent	59.22%, 61.18%, 62.35%
HSV	Hue: 202° Saturation: 5.03% Value: 62.35%
HSL	hsl(202, 4, 61)
CMYK	Cyan: 5.03 Magenta: 1.89 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 37.65
YIQ	Y: 154.847 I: -3.944 Q: -0.124
XYZ	X: 30.907 Y: 32.859 Z: 37.506
CIE Lab	L:64.047 a:-1.199 b:-2.186
CIE Luv	L:64.047 u:-2.956 v:-2.977
Decimal	9936031
Hunter Lab	57.323, -4.072, 1.333