Sherwin Williams Pewter Green Review
Once upon a time, I painted our bathroom wall a dark green color. This was before I fell in love with black accent walls, I experimented with this color idea. In my mind, I was looking for an organic modern design – lots of contrast, nature, and deep rich greens. After remodeling the whole bathroom, I chose one wall to paint with Sherwin Williams Pewter Green. I’m sharing my thoughts and other earthy green paint colors here to help you decide what’s right for you space.
Sherwin Williams Pewter Green Description
Pewter Green from Sherwin Williams goes by the color code SW 6208 and is a dark, muted, forest green. It was named as Sherwin Williams color of the month in 2020 and definitely stands the test of time as a classic, earthy paint color.
It can appear a touch cool in some lighting so I’d be cautious about pairing with overtly warm shades. While I do love green in general and Pewter Green is a lovely, neutral color, I wanted something even darker and more deep. Pewter Green is not quite as dark as it appears on the color chart. It feels lighter and a touch airier than I had hoped.
Color Undertones
After a lot of research, I chose Pewter Green as it tends to work as a true neutral, without strong undertones. Some greens can appear too blue but Pewter Green SW 6208 has strong gray tones making it feel like a true neutral color that can work with many different colors.
That said, it can some instances such as a north facing room appear a tiny bit cooler. It can feel a little less muted and more of a lush, cool green.
Where to Use Pewter Green
While I used Pewter Green for an accent wall, it also works well on kitchen cabinets and bathroom cabinetry. I’ve also seen it used for home exteriors and fits in perfectly with Pacific Northwest landscape and scenery.
With cabinets, this color of green would look really pretty with natural wood butcher block or white quartz countertops. When using next to other wall colors, I’d stick to a true neutral white, such as Pure White or Chantilly Lace as it really warm whites or grays will likely make it feel a little muddy.
SW 6208 Pewter Green FAQS
Pewter Green has subtle gray undertones, giving it a muted, earthy look. It leans slightly cool but stays balanced, making it more versatile than many saturated greens.
Pewter Green pairs well with neutral whites (like SW Pure White), natural wood tones, brass or matte black hardware. It also works well with soft neutrals that don’t lean too warm.
Yes! Sherwin Williams Pewter Green is a designer favorite for cabinetry. The moody tone adds depth while staying neutral and classic. It works well for both kitchen and bathroom cabinets.
Free Organic Modern Color Palette
Looking for more earthy paint colors? Grab this free pdf with a curated organic modern paint color palette. These colors are specifically chosen by me and include paint names along with labeled suggestions on where to use each color plus peel and stick color samples. Download and print for your next paint project.
Final Thoughts on Pewter Green
I hope this post gives you a good idea about how Sherwin Williams Pewter Green might fit into your space. Overall, it’s a lovely, muted earthy green though it can run a bit on the cooler side. It works well with organic modern design or more neutral decor. Perfect for an accent wall and kitchen or bathroom cabinets as it works well with other colors.
To learn more about paint, check out these posts where I share more tips and ideas: How to Choose Paint Colors and The Best Neutral Paint Colors to see my tried and trusted shades. I’ve also painted bathroom cabinets with another dark green as part of my Budget Bathroom Update.
