Pewter Cast → Farrow & Ball
The closest Farrow & Ball matches for Sherwin Williams Pewter Cast (SW 7673), ranked by perceptual color distance.
Finding a Farrow & Ball Equivalent for Pewter Cast
If you love Sherwin Williams Pewter Cast 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 Sherwin Williams, or you simply want to compare prices across brands before committing.
Pewter Cast (SW 7673) is a dark gray with warm dark gray undertones. A dark warm gray. Rich and sophisticated. To find a good Farrow & Ball match, we need a color that captures not just the right depth (LRV 18) but also that specific undertone character. That is where Delta E color science comes in.
We calculated the perceptual color distance between Pewter Cast 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 good news: there is a strong Farrow & Ball match for Pewter Cast. Manor House Gray (No.265) comes in with a Delta E of 2.2, which puts it in the "excellent match" range. Manor House Gray is the closest Farrow & Ball option at LRV 19. Very close match with F&B's signature chalky depth.
Farrow & Ball Matches for Pewter Cast
Manor House Gray is the closest Farrow & Ball option at LRV 19. Very close match with F&B's signature chalky depth.
| Pewter Cast | Manor House Gray | |
|---|---|---|
| LRV | 18 | 19 |
| Hex | #8E8B86 | #8A8883 |
| Undertone | Warm Dark Gray | Warm Green-Gray |
| Family | Gray | Gray |
Undertone Comparison
Pewter Cast has warm dark gray undertones. A dark warm gray. Rich and sophisticated.
Manor House Gray has warm green-gray undertones. A medium-dark gray with warm green undertones. Dignified and stately. A classic F&B neutral.
The undertone difference is worth paying attention to. While they are close in overall appearance, the different undertones mean they may diverge in certain lighting. Pewter Cast's warm dark gray quality may read differently than Manor House Gray's warm green-gray character, especially in rooms with strong directional light or colored accents that could pull out one undertone more than the other. Test a sample in your specific room before committing.
How These Colors Behave in Different Lighting
Pewter Cast in Your Room
Warm and substantial. A solid dark gray.
Manor House Gray in Your Room
In bright light, the green lean shows. In dim rooms, a warm, sophisticated medium-dark gray.
LRV and Brightness
Pewter Cast has an LRV of 18, while Manor House Gray has an LRV of 19. These two colors reflect a very similar amount of light, so you should not notice a significant difference in room brightness when switching between them. The room will feel approximately the same in terms of light and space, which makes this a smoother transition.
Best Rooms for Pewter Cast
Sherwin Williams recommends Pewter Cast for: accent wall, cabinets, exterior, office. With an LRV of 18, this is a dark color that absorbs more light than it reflects. It makes a bold statement and works beautifully on accent walls, front doors, exterior trim, and features where drama is the goal. In a full room, make sure you have good lighting and bright white trim for contrast.
Manor House Gray is recommended for: living room, office, accent wall, hallway, exterior. The recommended applications differ slightly between brands, but the color's properties should work in the same rooms regardless of which brand you choose. Trust the LRV and undertone data more than the specific room suggestions, and always test in your actual space.
Pewter Cast in Other Brands
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Frequently Asked Questions
The closest Farrow & Ball match for Pewter Cast (SW 7673) is Manor House Gray (No.265) with a Delta E of 2.2, which rates as a "excellent match" match. Manor House Gray is the closest Farrow & Ball option at LRV 19. Very close match with F&B's signature chalky depth. 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. Pewter Cast is a Sherwin Williams color with warm dark gray undertones and an LRV of 18. Manor House Gray is a Farrow & Ball color with warm green-gray undertones and an LRV of 19. With a Delta E of 2.2, the difference is subtle and mainly visible in direct side-by-side comparison. 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 2.2, these colors are close enough to use in separate rooms of the same house without a jarring difference. However, avoid painting them on adjacent walls in the same room, as even subtle differences become apparent at a hard edge where two paints meet. For the smoothest result, use one brand consistently within each connected space and reserve the other brand for rooms that are visually separated.
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.