Revere Pewter vs Edgecomb Gray
A side-by-side comparison of Benjamin Moore Revere Pewter (HC-172) and Benjamin Moore Edgecomb Gray (HC-173).
| Benjamin Moore Revere Pewter | Benjamin Moore Edgecomb Gray | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | HC-172 | HC-173 |
| Hex |
#CCC2B0
|
#DAD2C4
|
| RGB | 204, 194, 176 | 218, 210, 196 |
| LRV | 55.51 | 63.88 |
| Undertone | Warm Beige | Warm Beige |
| Family | Greige | Greige |
| Best Rooms | Living Room, Bedroom, Hallway, Open Floor Plan, Whole House | Living Room, Bedroom, Hallway, Open Floor Plan, Whole House |
LRV Comparison
Light Reflectance Value measures how much light a color reflects. Revere Pewter has an LRV of 55.51 (medium) and Edgecomb Gray has an LRV of 63.88 (light). Edgecomb Gray will make a room feel noticeably brighter.
The Full Comparison
Benjamin Moore's greige civil war. Revere Pewter is darker, more substantial, and warmer with a tendency to lean green under certain light. Edgecomb Gray is lighter, airier, and more neutral. Think of Revere Pewter as the cozy sweater and Edgecomb Gray as the linen shirt. In rooms with limited natural light, Edgecomb Gray's lightness keeps things from feeling cave-like. In large, bright rooms, Revere Pewter's depth gives the space warmth without needing accent walls. Designers often use Edgecomb Gray on main walls and Revere Pewter on accent walls within the same home.
Revere Pewter 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.
Edgecomb Gray Undertones
A light, airy greige that sits between Revere Pewter and Pale Oak in depth. Warm without being heavy, with balanced beige-gray undertones.
Lighting Behavior
Revere Pewter: 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.
Edgecomb Gray: One of the more versatile greiges. Reads warm in cool light and stays neutral in warm light. Less likely to pull green than Revere Pewter.
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Frequently Asked Questions
No, Revere Pewter (Benjamin Moore) and Edgecomb Gray (Benjamin Moore) are not the same color. They're in the same family (greige), but they differ in undertone, LRV, and how they behave in different lighting. Revere Pewter has warm beige undertones, while Edgecomb Gray has warm beige undertones. Always compare physical samples before choosing.
Edgecomb Gray is lighter with an LRV of 63.88, compared to Revere Pewter's LRV of 55.51. LRV (Light Reflectance Value) measures how much light a color reflects on a scale from 0 (black) to 100 (white).
That's a popular combination. Using the darker Revere Pewter (LRV 55.51) on walls and the lighter Edgecomb Gray (LRV 63.88) on trim creates a classic contrast that makes the trim pop.