Sherwin Williams Warm Pewter SW 9572
| Code: | SW 9572 |
| Name: | Warm Pewter |
| Brand: | Sherwin Williams |
| Collections: | Emerald Designer Edition - Minimal + Modern |
What color is Sherwin Williams Warm Pewter?
Sherwin Williams SW 9572 Warm Pewter is a sophisticated and versatile neutral color that brings a sense of warmth and elegance to any space. This rich blend of gray and beige pairs beautifully with a variety of colors, such as SW 7008 Alabaster, SW 7030 Anew Gray, and SW 9163 Tin Lizzie. Embodying a timeless appeal, Warm Pewter creates a cozy and welcoming atmosphere when used on walls, furniture, or accent pieces. Whether complemented with soft pastels or bold jewel tones, this color adds depth and visual interest to interiors, making it a popular choice for modern and traditional design styles alike.
Warm Pewter for bedroom
We’ve hand-picked a beautiful collection of photos of this amazing Beige shade used in real bedrooms. Take a look and imagine how this wonderful warm Mid-tone paint color could transform your own bedroom space.
Warm Pewter for living room
Check out this stunning Mid-tone color used in real living rooms. Explore how this Grey shade can create a unique space
Sherwin Williams SW 9572 for bathroom
Looking for inspiration for your dream bathroom renovation project? These beautiful handpicked photos will show you this delightfully warm Mid-tone real bathrooms.
Sherwin Williams SW 9572 on kitchen cabinets
Want a stylish kitchen? View real-life photo examples of this fascinating warm hue is paired with backsplashes, countertops, and hardware.
Sherwin Williams Warm Pewter reviews
View the photos of real spaces painted with this that were not included in specific categories.Close-ups, painted furniture, storages and dressers, hallways, stairs and ceilings.
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What are Sherwin Williams Warm Pewter undertones?
The undertone of Warm Pewter can be accurately described as a Red hue, as is apparent from the color space provided. By isolating the pure hue and eliminating any tints, tones, and shades, we were able to precisely determine its undertone. This approach has proven to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.
HEX value
HEX value:
#B4ADA6
RGB code:
180, 173, 166
Is Sherwin Williams Warm Pewter SW 9572 cool or warm?
With a hue of 30° thisGreyrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.
SW 9572 Warm Pewter HSL code: 30, 9%, 68%
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.
- Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
- Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
- Warm grey shades are versatile and provide a neutral canvas for your interior design. They seamlessly complement any style, whether it's Victorian, Scandinavian, or Modern.
- Warm mid-tone shades like terracotta and warm beige create a cozy and inviting atmosphere in living rooms, bedrooms, and kitchens. They can brighten up spaces without being too overwhelming. However, it's best to avoid using these shades in very sunny rooms, as they can become too intense.
Act like a pro: Mixing warm and cool shades is a must have to get harmonius interior. Add accents that contrast with the primary color to create visual balance. If your walls are a warm color, don’t forget to add accent in cold colors (furniture, art, décor). A good practice is too use a complementary color scheme.
How light temperature affects Warm 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:


4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Sherwin Williams Warm 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
SW 9572
Warm Pewter
Darker shades
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 Warm Pewter with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 210, such as Sherwin Williams Mount Etna and Debonair.
LRV of Warm Pewter
Warm Pewter has an LRV of 42.42% and refers to Light Medium colors that reflect half of the incident light. Why LRV is important?
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 42.42%, 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 | #b4ada6 | |
| RGB Decimal | 180, 173, 166 | |
| RGB Percent | 70.59%, 67.84%, 65.10% | |
| HSV | Hue: 30° Saturation: 7.78% Value: 70.59% | |
| HSL | hsl(30, 9, 68) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 3.89 Yellow: 7.78 Key: 29.41 | |
| YIQ | Y: 174.295 I: 6.421 Q: -0.698 | |
| XYZ | X: 40.648 Y: 42.344 Z: 42.098 | |
| CIE Lab | L:71.107 a:1.242 b:4.484 | |
| CIE Luv | L:71.107 u:4.498 v:6.273 | |
| Decimal | 11840934 | |
| Hunter Lab | 65.072, -2.376, 7.193 |
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