Mindful Gray vs Revere Pewter
A side-by-side comparison of Sherwin Williams Mindful Gray (SW 7016) and Benjamin Moore Revere Pewter (HC-172).
| Sherwin Williams Mindful Gray | Benjamin Moore Revere Pewter | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | SW 7016 | HC-172 |
| Hex |
#BFBAB2
|
#CCC2B0
|
| RGB | 191, 186, 178 | 204, 194, 176 |
| LRV | 48 | 55.51 |
| Undertone | Warm Greige | Warm Beige |
| Family | Gray | Greige |
| Best Rooms | Living Room, Bedroom, Hallway, Office, Dining Room | Living Room, Bedroom, Hallway, Open Floor Plan, Whole House |
LRV Comparison
Light Reflectance Value measures how much light a color reflects. Mindful Gray has an LRV of 48 (medium) and Revere Pewter has an LRV of 55.51 (medium). Revere Pewter will make a room feel noticeably brighter.
The Full Comparison
Two mid-tone warm grays that frequently appear on the same shortlist. Mindful Gray (SW) has balanced gray-beige undertones with a slight cool lean. Revere Pewter (BM) is warmer and more distinctly beige, reading as a true greige rather than a gray. In a kitchen with stainless steel appliances, Mindful Gray's cooler balance pairs naturally. In a dining room with warm wood furniture, Revere Pewter's warmth is more cohesive. Mindful Gray is the more adaptable of the two in spaces where you want gray that is not cold, while Revere Pewter is the pick when you want warmth that is not beige.
Mindful Gray Undertones
A medium gray with warm beige undertones. Darker and more substantial than Agreeable Gray, but with a similar warm-neutral quality.
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.
Lighting Behavior
Mindful Gray: Reads as a true medium gray in most rooms. The warmth prevents it from feeling cold. In bright light, the beige undertone is more visible.
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
No, Mindful Gray (Sherwin Williams) and Revere Pewter (Benjamin Moore) are not the same color. They're in the same family (gray), but they differ in undertone, LRV, and how they behave in different lighting. Mindful Gray has warm greige undertones, while Revere Pewter has warm beige undertones. Always compare physical samples before choosing.
Revere Pewter is lighter with an LRV of 55.51, compared to Mindful Gray's LRV of 48. 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 Mindful Gray (LRV 48) on walls and the lighter Revere Pewter (LRV 55.51) on trim creates a classic contrast that makes the trim pop.