PAINT COLOR COMPARISON
Sherwin-WilliamsPewter Greenvs Sherwin-WilliamsRosemary
Why this comparison. Both dark sages; Rosemary is greener, Pewter Green grayer.
Pewter Green and Rosemary are close but distinct (ΔE 7.32). Visible difference on the wall, especially in flat daylight.
SHERWIN-WILLIAMS · SW 6208
Pewter Green
#5C615A · LRV 12
Undertone: true neutral
SHERWIN-WILLIAMS · SW 6187
Rosemary
#5F6B57 · LRV 12
Undertone: green / cool
The numbers
ΔE2000
7.32
different
Perceptual color distance — lower = more similar
LRV DELTA
0
Rosemary is lighter
Light reflectance: how bright on a wall
UNDERTONE
Different
Pewter Green: true neutral
Rosemary: green / cool
Rosemary: green / cool
LRV is essentially equal (12 vs 12) — both reflect light the same.
Specs side by side
| Spec | Pewter Green | Rosemary |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams | Sherwin-Williams |
| SKU | SW 6208 | SW 6187 |
| Hex | #5C615A | #5F6B57 |
| RGB | 92, 97, 90 | 95, 107, 87 |
| LRV | 12 | 12 |
| Undertone | true neutral | green / cool |
| Family | Gray | Green |
When to pick which
PICK PEWTER GREEN
Sherwin-Williams Pewter Green
Best when you want the more neutral baseline — works in nearly any room.
PICK ROSEMARY
Sherwin-Williams Rosemary
Best when you want a cooler, more architectural read — pairs with chrome, steel, and crisp whites.
Kompozit alternatives
Closest hex in the Kompozit deck for each side, ranked by ΔE2000.
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