Pewter Green Alt → Valspar
The closest Valspar matches for Sherwin Williams Pewter Green Alt (SW 6187), ranked by perceptual color distance.
Finding a Valspar Equivalent for Pewter Green Alt
If you love Sherwin Williams Pewter Green Alt but need a Valspar 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 Valspar, 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 Valspar 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 Valspar 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 Valspar match for Pewter Green Alt. Olive Leaf (VR093F) comes in with a Delta E of 2.5, which puts it in the "excellent match" range. Olive Leaf is the closest Valspar option at LRV 25. Very close match.
Valspar Matches for Pewter Green Alt
Olive Leaf is the closest Valspar option at LRV 25. Very close match.
| Pewter Green Alt | Olive Leaf | |
|---|---|---|
| LRV | 22 | 25 |
| Hex | #90998C | #9BA194 |
| Undertone | Earthy Herb Green | Muted Olive |
| 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.
Olive Leaf has muted olive undertones. A muted olive green. Deeper than Bonsai, more olive than Sparkling Sage. Named for the Mediterranean symbol of peace.
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.
Olive Leaf in Your Room
The olive is earthy and natural. In bright rooms, a definite muted green. In dim rooms, a warm gray-green.
LRV and Brightness
Pewter Green Alt has an LRV of 22, while Olive Leaf 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.
Olive Leaf is recommended for: kitchen, exterior, living room, bedroom, accent wall. Both colors are recommended for similar applications, which confirms that this is a practical cross-brand match. You can use Olive Leaf in the same rooms you planned for Pewter Green Alt.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The closest Valspar match for Pewter Green Alt (SW 6187) is Olive Leaf (VR093F) with a Delta E of 2.5, which rates as a "excellent match" match. Olive Leaf is the closest Valspar option at LRV 25. Very close match. 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. Olive Leaf is a Valspar color with muted olive 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 Valspar equivalent. Price differences between brands can be significant on large projects. Availability matters if your nearest paint store or home center specializes in Valspar. Some painters have strong preferences for one brand's formula based on coverage, dry time, or workability. And if you are touching up existing Valspar 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.