Pewter Green Alt → Farrow & Ball
The closest Farrow & Ball matches for Sherwin Williams Pewter Green Alt (SW 6187), ranked by perceptual color distance.
Finding a Farrow & Ball Equivalent for Pewter Green Alt
If you love Sherwin Williams Pewter Green Alt 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 Green Alt (SW 6187) is a medium-dark green with earthy herb green undertones. A muted, herbal green with gray undertones. Named for the aromatic herb. More subtle than Pewter Green, with a dried, organic quality that feels kitchen-ready and nature-inspired. To find a good Farrow & Ball match, we need a color that captures not just the right depth (LRV 22) but also that specific undertone character. That is where Delta E color science comes in.
We calculated the perceptual color distance between Pewter Green Alt 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 Green Alt. Pigeon (No.25) comes in with a Delta E of 2.5, which puts it in the "excellent match" range. Pigeon is the closest Farrow & Ball option at LRV 25. Very close match with F&B's signature chalky depth.
Farrow & Ball Matches for Pewter Green Alt
Pigeon is the closest Farrow & Ball option at LRV 25. Very close match with F&B's signature chalky depth.
| Pewter Green Alt | Pigeon | |
|---|---|---|
| LRV | 22 | 25 |
| Hex | #90998C | #98A196 |
| Undertone | Earthy Herb Green | Muted Green-Gray |
| Family | Green | Green |
Undertone Comparison
Pewter Green Alt has earthy herb green undertones. A muted, herbal green with gray undertones. Named for the aromatic herb. More subtle than Pewter Green, with a dried, organic quality that feels kitchen-ready and nature-inspired.
Pigeon has muted green-gray undertones. A sophisticated muted green-gray. The color of a pigeon's breast. Complex, organic, and distinctly Farrow & Ball.
These two colors share the same undertone family, which is a good sign for a cross-brand swap. The undertone similarity means they will behave similarly as lighting changes throughout the day, and they should coordinate well with the same accent colors, trim, and furnishings.
How These Colors Behave in Different Lighting
Pewter Green Alt in Your Room
The herbal green is soft and natural. In bright rooms, it reads as a muted sage. In dim rooms, it settles into a warm gray-green. A beautiful choice for kitchens and herb gardens.
Pigeon in Your Room
In bright light, the green is soft and natural. In dim rooms, it reads as a sophisticated medium gray. Changes beautifully throughout the day.
LRV and Brightness
Pewter Green Alt has an LRV of 22, while Pigeon has an LRV of 25. 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 Green Alt
Sherwin Williams recommends Pewter Green Alt for: kitchen, exterior, bedroom, bathroom, living room. With an LRV of 22, this is a medium-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.
Pigeon is recommended for: kitchen, living room, bedroom, bathroom, exterior. Both colors are recommended for similar applications, which confirms that this is a practical cross-brand match. You can use Pigeon in the same rooms you planned for Pewter Green Alt.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The closest Farrow & Ball match for Pewter Green Alt (SW 6187) is Pigeon (No.25) with a Delta E of 2.5, which rates as a "excellent match" match. Pigeon is the closest Farrow & Ball option at LRV 25. 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 Green Alt is a Sherwin Williams color with earthy herb green undertones and an LRV of 22. Pigeon is a Farrow & Ball color with muted green-gray undertones and an LRV of 25. With a Delta E of 2.5, 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 2.5, 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.