Revere Pewter has been one of the most popular Benjamin Moore paint colors for the past 20 years. It’s the one color I’ve sold and recommended more than any other. You can learn everything about it and view a Revere Pewter Color Palette here today.

Revere Pewter Review & Color Palette

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What color is Revere Pewter HC-172?

Also known as 973 Ice Formations, Revere Pewter is one of Benjamin Moore’s best selling paint colors. According to Benjamin Moore, it’s an “iconic neutral that provides a versatile bridge between warm and cool tones.” That indicates that it works with many different colors.

It’s a neutral greige paint color that works equally well on walls, ceilings, cabinets, and trim from room to room. And it’s been called the “perfect whole house color” because it’s ideal for an open floor plan.

Is Revere Pewter outdated?

Even though it’s probably been the top selling of all paint colors for about 15 years, Revere Pewter is still one of the most popular paint colors today. It’s part of the Historic Collection from Benjamin Moore which includes colors that are classic, timeless and safe to use in any era. So no, it’s not outdated.

Best Places to Use Revere Pewter

Photo courtesy of Benjamin Moore. Far wall color is Chelsea Gray. Near wall color is Revere Pewter.

People have been painting their walls and exteriors with Revere Pewter for decades but recently it’s being used in different places. Here’s where you’ll see it being used:

• Kitchen Cabinets
• Trim – a popular trend is painting walls a white or off white and using a contrasting color like Revere Pewter for trim
• Interior Doors
• Wainscoting
• Bathroom and laundry room cabinets

Revere Pewter LRV

WHAT’S LRV? All paint colors are rated with a number from 0 to 100 indicating the amount of light that reflects from them. Colors with low numbers reflect less light, making them appear darker. And colors with high numbers reflect more light, giving them a lighter appearance.

Revere Pewter has a light reflective value of 55.05, meaning that it’s a mid-tone color. Not too dark, not too light.

Is Revere Pewter More Grey or Beige?

It’s somewhere in between gray and beige but leans a little more gray in most situations. Lighting and surrounding items like furniture, floors, countertops, tiles, etc. can have a huge impact on how any color appears. That’s why it’s so important to test any color before using it in your home.

Is Revere Pewter Warm or Cool?

It on the cool side of the color spectrum which means it looks best in west and south facing rooms. But it’s also a beautiful, classic color that safely can be used anywhere in your home.

Which paint colors coordinate with Revere Pewter?

Revere Pewter plays nicely with a wide range of colors and looks wonderful with cool colors. I’ve studied all of my Benjamin Moore color samples in various lighting scenarios and curated two brand new color palettes. One with cool blues and greens, and another with warm earthy paint colors, available on my new site, Decoratewithease.com.

BM Revere Pewter Paint Color Palette with Blues and Greens

This palette features soft whites, medium and dark cool greens, blues, and blue greens.

Benjamin Moore Revere Pewter Paint Color Palette with Warm Earthy Colors

Even though Revere Pewter leans cool, it has enough warmth to it that it pairs beautifully with certain warmer colors. This new paint color palette has earthy greens, warm russets, and warm greiges.

Real Rooms Painted with Revere Pewter Benjamin Moore

Cabinets & Trim painted with Revere Pewter

Revere Pewter isn’t just for walls. In fact, it’s often used on trim and cabinets these days and looks perfect with the White Dove walls in this little nook built by Jen Woodhouse.

Revere Pewter Bathroom Wainscoting

In this bathroom from @themontanamodern, the Revere Pewter wainscoting is the perfect neutral to coordinate with her gorgeous green vanity.

Revere Pewter Laundry Room

The Revere Pewter walls in this laundry room from @rignellranch are fresh and clean looking, especially with the crisp white trim. Doing laundry in here might not feel like so much of a chore since it’s such a pretty space.

Revere Pewter Living Room

Jenny at evolution of style painted her living room walls with Revere Pewter and it looks amazing with her floor, furniture, and that gorgeous ceiling.

Here’s another nice living room with White Dove trim. The warm wood and rich russet colors complement the cool neutral paint color perfectly.

The crisp white trim in this living room gives the space a fresh and clean look. Wood tones and blue accents complement the wall color perfectly.

What trim colors go with Benjamin Moore Revere Pewter?

Depending on how much contrast you want, there are several good choices for trim colors that will complement Revere Pewter.

• Super White – a crisp, cool white that will give a stark contrast.
• Chantilly Lace – another crisp white that’s not quite as cool as Super White.
• White Dove – a softer white that still looks sharp against Revere Pewter.
• Swiss Coffee – this will give you a soft, subtle contrast.
• Silver Satin – cooler than Swiss Coffee, but will also have a nice subtle contrast.
• Pale Oak – slightly darker than Silver Satin giving an even more subtle contrast.
• Balboa Mist – similar to Balboa Mist with slightly grayer and darker undertones.

See many more whites and off whites here: Best Benjamin Moore Whites and Off-Whites

What colors are similar to Revere Pewter?

If Revere Pewter isn’t exactly the shade you’re looking for there are several other similar colors. These are some from Benjamin Moore that are very close:

• Brushed Aluminum 1485
• Pashmina AF-100
• Thunder AF-685

Revere Pewter vs Agreeable Gray

Undoubtedly the most popular color from Sherwin Williams for the past few years, Agreeable Gray is very similar to Revere Pewter. You can read my full review of this equally versatile color here: Sherwin Williams Agreeable Gray Here’s a quick comparison of the two colors:

• Cooler or Warmer: Revere Pewter is slightly cooler and grayer than Agreeable Gray
• Undertones: It has a tiny bit more violet and green undertones than Agreeable Gray
• Lighter or Darker: With a light reflective value of 5.058 compared to 60 for Agreeable Gray, Revere Pewter is slightly lighter.
• Both colors have enough depth that they contrast nicely against whites and slightly off whites for trim.
• It’s very similar to but not quite as warm Agreeable Gray.

Take a look at the best neutral shades here: 9 No-Fail Neutrals from Benjamin Moore

Lighter shades of Revere Pewter

If Revere Pewter is just a little too dark for you, the next lighter shade to try is Pale Oak. There are several lighter, similar colors including these:

• Dove Wing OC-18
• Edgecomb Gray
• Seapearl OC-19
• Pale Oak OC-20 – one shade lighter than Revere Pewter
• Natural Cream OC-14
• Alaskan Skies 972
• Balboa Mist OC-27
• Classic Gray OC-23
• Winds Breath OC-24

Colors that are a darker version of Revere Pewter

If you need something a bit darker than Revere Pewter these have the same tones, but darker hues:

• Kid Gloves CSP-175
• River Silt CSP-180
• Silhouette AF-655

Revere Pewter Paint Color Strip

Here’s a monochromatic color palette with lighter and darker shades of Revere Pewter. They’re all good choices for adjoining rooms or you could use this palette for you whole home.

Final Thoughts About Revere Pewter Paint Color

Although this color has been extremely popular for about 20 years, it’s still going strong and can be used with a variety of colors and styles. You can use it throughout your entire home for a cohesive look. It provides a wonderful neutral backdrop for almost any color.