PAINT COLOR COMPARISON
Sherwin-WilliamsPewter Greenvs Farrow & BallStudio Green
Why this comparison. The cross-brand dark-green showdown for kitchen islands.
Pewter Green and Studio Green are clearly different colors (ΔE 10.41). Don't substitute one for the other.
SHERWIN-WILLIAMS · SW 6208
Pewter Green
#5C615A · LRV 12
Undertone: true neutral
FARROW & BALL · No. 93
Studio Green
#3C4A3D · LRV 8
Undertone: green / cool
The numbers
ΔE2000
10.41
Different color
Perceptual color distance — lower = more similar
LRV DELTA
4
Pewter Green is lighter
Light reflectance: how bright on a wall
UNDERTONE
Different
Pewter Green: true neutral
Studio Green: green / cool
Studio Green: green / cool
Pewter Green is slightly lighter (LRV 12 vs 8, 4-point delta).
Specs side by side
| Spec | Pewter Green | Studio Green |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams | Farrow & Ball |
| SKU | SW 6208 | No. 93 |
| Hex | #5C615A | #3C4A3D |
| RGB | 92, 97, 90 | 60, 74, 61 |
| LRV | 12 | 8 |
| Undertone | true neutral | green / cool |
| Family | Gray | Black |
When to pick which
PICK PEWTER GREEN
Sherwin-Williams Pewter Green
Best when you want the slightly lighter, airier read.
PICK STUDIO GREEN
Farrow & Ball Studio Green
Best when you want a cooler, more architectural read — pairs with chrome, steel, and crisp whites.
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