PAINT COLOR COMPARISON
Benjamin MooreRevere Pewtervs Benjamin MooreEdgecomb Gray
Why this comparison. The two iconic BM greiges; which is lighter / warmer is a perennial top-5 paint query.
Revere Pewter and Edgecomb Gray are visually nearly identical (ΔE 1.84). Most eyes can't tell them apart on a wall — pick whichever is easier to source.
BENJAMIN MOORE · HC-172
Revere Pewter
#CCC2B1 · LRV 56
Undertone: red-orange / warm
BENJAMIN MOORE · HC-173
Edgecomb Gray
#D2C9B7 · LRV 63
Undertone: red-orange / warm
The numbers
ΔE2000
1.84
Practically the same
Perceptual color distance — lower = more similar
LRV DELTA
7
Edgecomb Gray is lighter
Light reflectance: how bright on a wall
UNDERTONE
Same
Revere Pewter: red-orange / warm
Edgecomb Gray: red-orange / warm
Edgecomb Gray: red-orange / warm
Edgecomb Gray is slightly lighter (LRV 63 vs 56, 7-point delta).
Specs side by side
| Spec | Revere Pewter | Edgecomb Gray |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Benjamin Moore | Benjamin Moore |
| SKU | HC-172 | HC-173 |
| Hex | #CCC2B1 | #D2C9B7 |
| RGB | 204, 194, 177 | 210, 201, 183 |
| LRV | 56 | 63 |
| Undertone | red-orange / warm | red-orange / warm |
| Family | Neutral | Neutral |
When to pick which
PICK REVERE PEWTER
Benjamin Moore Revere Pewter
Best when you want a warmer wall feel — pairs well with brass, oak, and creams.
PICK EDGECOMB GRAY
Benjamin Moore Edgecomb Gray
Best when you want the slightly lighter, airier read.
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