Revere Pewter → Farrow & Ball
The closest Farrow & Ball matches for Benjamin Moore Revere Pewter (HC-172), ranked by perceptual color distance.
Finding a Farrow & Ball Equivalent for Revere Pewter
If you love Benjamin Moore Revere Pewter but need a Farrow & Ball alternative, you are not alone. This is one of the most common cross-brand paint matching searches, whether you are working with a painter who prefers Farrow & Ball, your local store does not carry Benjamin Moore, or you simply want to compare prices across brands before committing.
Revere Pewter (HC-172) is a medium greige with warm beige undertones. A true greige with warm beige undertones. Leans slightly toward yellow-green in certain light, but reads as a neutral warm gray in most conditions. To find a good Farrow & Ball match, we need a color that captures not just the right depth (LRV 55.51) but also that specific undertone character. That is where Delta E color science comes in.
We calculated the perceptual color distance between Revere Pewter and every Farrow & Ball color using the CIE2000 Delta E formula, which measures how different two colors look to the human eye. A Delta E under 2 means most people cannot tell the colors apart. Between 2 and 4, you might notice a difference in certain lighting. Above 5, the difference is clearly visible side by side.
The results are decent but not perfect. The closest Farrow & Ball option is Elephant Breath (No.229) with a Delta E of 4.8, which is a "good match" level match. Elephant's Breath is in the same family but reads more purple-gray. Beautiful on its own, but noticeably different from Revere Pewter. You will want to test a sample before committing, as the difference may be noticeable in certain lighting.
Farrow & Ball Matches for Revere Pewter
Elephant's Breath is in the same family but reads more purple-gray. Beautiful on its own, but noticeably different from Revere Pewter.
Undertone Comparison
Revere Pewter has warm beige undertones. A true greige with warm beige undertones. Leans slightly toward yellow-green in certain light, but reads as a neutral warm gray in most conditions.
How These Colors Behave in Different Lighting
Revere Pewter in Your Room
In north-facing rooms, the gray comes forward. In south-facing rooms, the warmth dominates. Under warm bulbs, it can lean slightly green. LED daylight bulbs keep it most neutral.
Best Rooms for Revere Pewter
Benjamin Moore recommends Revere Pewter for: living room, bedroom, hallway, open floor plan, whole house. With an LRV of 55.51, this is a medium color that is in the medium-light range, reflecting enough light to keep rooms feeling open while adding more color and depth than a white or off-white. It works well in living rooms, bedrooms, and hallways where you want warmth and character without darkness.
Revere Pewter in Other Brands
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Frequently Asked Questions
The closest Farrow & Ball match for Revere Pewter (HC-172) is Elephant Breath (No.229) with a Delta E of 4.8, which rates as a "good match" match. Elephant's Breath is in the same family but reads more purple-gray. Beautiful on its own, but noticeably different from Revere Pewter. Delta E measures perceptual color distance on a scale where under 2 means nearly identical, 2 to 4 means close with subtle differences, and over 5 means clearly noticeable.
No, they are not identical. Revere Pewter is a Benjamin Moore color with warm beige undertones and an LRV of 55.51. With a Delta E of 4.8, you will likely notice a difference, especially in bright or direct lighting. Paint formulations differ between brands, so even colors with similar values can look slightly different due to pigment concentration, binders, and finish.
With a Delta E of 4.8, the difference is enough that they should not be used on adjacent walls in the same room. You can use them in separate rooms of the same house, but be aware that walking from one room to the other may reveal the difference, especially if the rooms have similar lighting. For the most consistent look, pick one brand for all connected living spaces and reserve the other brand for visually separate rooms like bathrooms or bedrooms behind closed doors.
There are several practical reasons to look for a Farrow & Ball equivalent. Price differences between brands can be significant on large projects. Availability matters if your nearest paint store or home center specializes in Farrow & Ball. Some painters have strong preferences for one brand's formula based on coverage, dry time, or workability. And if you are touching up existing Farrow & Ball work, matching within the same brand gives you the best consistency for seamless results.
Match calculations use Delta E (CIE2000) computed from Lab color space conversion. Color data sourced from manufacturer specifications. Last reviewed: March 22, 2026.