Color spec
| Brand | Glidden |
| Name | Pewter Grey |
| SKU | 50YY 47/053 |
| Hex | #BCB7AF |
| RGB | 188, 183, 175 |
| HSL | 37°, 9%, 71% |
| LRV | 47 |
| Undertone | red-orange / warm |
| Family | Neutral |
About Glidden Pewter Grey
Pewter Grey sits in the mid-range at LRV 47, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its orange undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Pewter Grey is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Greige-leaning neutrals like this are the safe whole-home choice when you want warmth without committing to a color.
Closest matches at every US brand
20 brands · top 5 each5 closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all neutral from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Portola Paints
Annie Sloan
Backdrop
Rust-Oleum
Kompozit
Similar Glidden colors
closest in the Glidden deckThe nearest shades to Pewter Grey within Glidden's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #BCB7AF in HSL space. Pair Pewter Grey with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Glidden Pewter Grey Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Pewter Grey from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Glidden 50YY 47/053 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Pewter Grey
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Pewter Grey is Mindful Gray (SW 7016). At ΔE 0.97 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 47). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Mindful Gray and you'll get the same color. See the full Mindful Gray swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Pewter Grey
The closest Behr equivalent of Pewter Grey is Grey Mist (HDC-CT-21). At ΔE 0.98 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 47). If Behr is your counter, order Grey Mist and you'll get the same color. See the full Grey Mist swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Pewter Grey
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Pewter Grey is Himalayan Trek (1542). At ΔE 0.97 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Himalayan Trek and you'll get the same color. See the full Himalayan Trek swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Pewter Grey
Valspar's nearest match is Frappe (6003-1B), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.83). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47.1 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Pewter Grey without repainting risk. See the full Frappe swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Pewter Grey
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Pewter Grey is Ghost Writer (PPG1007-3). At ΔE 0.62 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Ghost Writer and you'll get the same color. See the full Ghost Writer swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Pewter Grey
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Pewter Grey is Comfortable Gray (443-2DB) — very close at ΔE 2.23, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Comfortable Gray swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Pewter Grey
The closest HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Pewter Grey is Mindful Gray (HGSW 3476). At ΔE 0.97 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 47). If HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Mindful Gray and you'll get the same color. See the full Mindful Gray swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Pewter Grey
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Pewter Grey is Stoneware Clay (DEGR16) — very close at ΔE 2.05, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 47) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Stoneware Clay swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Pewter Grey
Magnolia Home's nearest match is Sunday Stroll (JG-19), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.35). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Pewter Grey without repainting risk. See the full Sunday Stroll swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Pewter Grey
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Pewter Grey — the nearest deck color, Light Blue (NO. 22), is clearly different (ΔE 5.44). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Glidden 50YY 47/053 instead. See the full Light Blue swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Pewter Grey
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Pewter Grey. The nearest is Fossilized (0581) at ΔE 4.26 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 47). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Fossilized swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Pewter Grey
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Pewter Grey. The nearest is Fossilized (0581) at ΔE 3.63 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Fossilized swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Pewter Grey
Rodda's nearest match is Chiseled Shale (R044), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.25). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 49 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Pewter Grey without repainting risk. See the full Chiseled Shale swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Pewter Grey
C2 Paint's nearest match is Filament (C2-798), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.97). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 49 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Pewter Grey without repainting risk. See the full Filament swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Pewter Grey
At Clare, the closest color to Pewter Grey is Greige (PNT100-LT-13) — very close at ΔE 3.11, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 49 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Greige swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Pewter Grey
Portola Paints's nearest match is Piano Room (PIANO ROOM), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.73). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Pewter Grey without repainting risk. See the full Piano Room swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Pewter Grey
Annie Sloan has no exact twin of Pewter Grey. The nearest is Paloma (PALOMA) at ΔE 4.67 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Paloma swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Pewter Grey
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Pewter Grey — the nearest deck color, Underdog (BD-UD), is clearly different (ΔE 10.75). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Glidden 50YY 47/053 instead. See the full Underdog swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Pewter Grey
Rust-Oleum doesn't make a true equivalent of Pewter Grey — the nearest deck color, Aged Gray (285143), is clearly different (ΔE 7.03). For an exact match, any Rust-Oleum retailer can custom-tint Glidden 50YY 47/053 instead. See the full Aged Gray swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Pewter Grey
Kompozit has no exact twin of Pewter Grey. The nearest is Fossilized (0581) at ΔE 3.63 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Fossilized swatch →