Revere Pewter vs. Colonnade Gray, Agreeable Gray, Edgecomb Gray, & More
COMPARING POPULAR SHADES OF GRAY…& GREIGE
For those of you who’ve dabbled in gray, I’m sure you’ve heard of Benjamin Moore’s Revere Pewter, the most popular gray paint color.
Well, I’m here to turn your color world on its purdy lil’ butt and introduce some comparable shades. I will preface this by saying that I have mad love for Revere Pewter; it’s my main squeeze. However, these colors prove that I clearly have a few mistresses.
This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase through links on our site, we may earn a commission.The most important part of finding your room’s best paint color is to sample and compare.
Revere Pewter might seem like the perfect color for your walls and cabinets, but then you compare it to Agreeable Gray or Colonnade Gray, and all of a sudden, there’s something about Revere Pewter that isn’t quite right. OR, via comparison, you find out that Revere Pewter is your perfect shade – awesome possum!
By the way, do you know why this review is a PERSONAL one? I’ve lived with many of these colors in my various homes. I’ve seen these colors in all exposures and had fun learning about them—it doesn’t get much more personal than that (or it does, but that’s my ‘other blog’—wink, wink).
So, let’s explore these colors and see what they’re all about. Although they might seem similar, their tweaks could make a world of difference to you and your home!
REVERE PEWTER vs. SHERWIN WILLIAMS COLONNADE GRAY
Revere Pewter and Colonnade Gray are similar shades for a few reasons…
1. Their LRVs are close, with Revere Pewter sitting at 55.05 and Colonnade Gray at 53. This makes Revere Pewter the lighter option, but not by much.
2. Both can grab a green undertone.
Revere Pewter with an accent wall in Benjamin Moore Kitty Gray
However, regarding undertones, Revere Pewter is more likely to grab green and a slightly muddy warmth. Colonnade Gray can also do this, but not to the same degree.
- Colonnade Gray might be better if you find Revere Pewter too warm.
- If Colonnade Gray looks flat or slightly blue/violet, Revere Pewter might be the better choice, as it’s more likely to grab a touch of green.
- If Colonnade Gray is too cold, but you don’t like warm colors, Revere Pewter could be just the tweak you need.
Revere Pewter left | Wickham Gray right | Cloud White trim
Sherwin Williams Colonnade Gray
In this next image, Colonnade Gray picks up a more of an earthy, warm green undertone…
Here’s Revere Pewter looking beautiful on board and batten with Soft Chamois walls and White Dove trim…
This next entryway shows Revere Pewter as strong as it ever looks—this is more of an exception, not a rule, but it can happen. Revere Pewter’s green undertone usually falls back more like it does on the lower wall in this image, but it’s not as strong as the staircase wall. (I LOVE its earthy hue in here with the wood tones!)
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In comparing the undertones of Colonnade Gray and Revere Pewter in the previous images, you should see a subtle but consistent shift to more gray with Colonnade Gray and a more earthy warmth with Revere Pewter.
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- WHICH ONE IS BEST FOR CABINETS & DOORS? Most people lean into the earthy, organic warmth of Revere Pewter over Colonnade Gray, but it greatly depends on the surrounding finishes.
- WHICH ONE IS BEST FOR A DARK ROOM? Both can struggle in a dark room because of their warm backdrop and lower LRV.
- HOW ABOUT A BRIGHT ROOM? Thanks to their LRVs, both colors hold up reasonably well in bright rooms!
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REVERE PEWTER VS. SHERWIN WILLIAMS AGREEABLE GRAY
Ooooo, this is a tough one! When it comes to popular colors from Sherwin Williams, Agreeable Gray is near the top of the list. However, which color has been in Benjamin Moore’s TOP 10 for 14+ years? Revere Pewter.
Sherwin Williams Agreeable Gray
Regarding depth, Agreeable Gray has a leg-up on Revere Pewter, as its LRV of 60 is a bit more appealing to the average homeowner. Not every room can handle depth, and even Agreeable Gray can be a bit heavy for darkish rooms. However, it has a 5-point lead on RP.
Benjamin Moore Revere Pewter
When compared, Revere Pewter has a muddier warmth than Agreeable Gray. That’s not to say that Agreeable Gray isn’t muddy; it is, but Revere Pewter has a slightly more organic, nature-inspired look.
And, of course, undertones. Agreeable Gray is a safer bet if you don’t love green undertones. Sure, it can grab the odd green hue, but not as much as Revere Pewter.
Sherwin Williams Agreeable Gray
- WHICH ONE IS BEST FOR CABINETS & DOORS? Again, it’s a tough call. Both can be stunning on cabinets and doors (I have Revere Pewter on both). However, more people are choosing Agreeable Gray’s slightly softer, muted warmth over Revere Pewter.
- WHICH ONE IS BEST FOR A DARK ROOM? Agreeable Gray is better for a dark space, but you must supplement with good interior lighting and the right Kelvins, or it will fall flat.
- HOW ABOUT A BRIGHT ROOM? Both colors do alright. Sure, Revere Pewter’s lower LRV helps it out, but there isn’t a HUGE difference.
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REVERE PEWTER VS. EDGECOMB GRAY
While the previous shades showed similar colors, Revere Pewter and Benjamin Moore Edgecomb Gray have a lot less in common.
Benjamin Moore Edgecomb Gray
Sure, they have some similarities: both shades are muddy and warm, organic and natural. However, that’s where the similarities stop.
Edgecomb Gray has an LRV of 63, so it’s tucked nicely in the light range (my favorite range for the average home). This puts it 8 points higher than Revere Pewter’s 55.05.
Benjamin Moore Revere Pewter
If you have a dark room that you want to look brighter, both colors can struggle, but Edgecomb Gray has a better shot as it’s lighter. This said, if you have an overly bright room, while both will wash out, Revere Pewter will hold itself better.
Edgecomb Gray is warmer than Revere Pewter, straddling the worlds of beige and gray with ease. On the other hand, Revere Pewter caters to gray-greige.
As for undertones, Edgecomb Gray is pretty well-balanced between greige and taupe and doesn’t cater hard to green (common greige) or pink (common in taupe). The same can’t be said for Revere Pewter; that bad boy caters to a mild green hue over any other undertone.
- WHICH ONE IS BEST FOR CABINETS & DOORS? Oh, hands down, Revere Pewter wins the cabinets and door wars. Not to say Edgecomb Gray can’t be beautiful, but it’s super limiting as it won’t accommodate as many wall color partners (even RP is tough, and HERE’S WHY).
- WHICH ONE IS BEST FOR A DARK ROOM? While Edgecomb Gray is much better than Revere Pewter, thanks to its higher LRV, both will look dingy without good interior lighting.
- HOW ABOUT A BRIGHT ROOM? Definitely Revere Pewter. Edgecomb Gray does okay, but with full hits of natural light, Revere Pewter holds up a bit better.
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REVERE PEWTER VS RODEO
Okay, NOW we’re playing with fire. If I have an Online Color Consulting client considering Revere Pewter, I love tossing Benjamin Moore Rodeo in the mix.
Why?
Benjamin Moore Rodeo
Revere Pewter is often a bit dark and heavy for a space, as more so than many light-depth neutrals, it needs the right environment. While Rodeo has similar needs, because it’s lighter, it can slide into a darker room a bit better. This is because Rodeo has an LRV of almost 60, making it a good chunk lighter than Revere Pewter (‘chunk’ being a technical term).
Benjamin Moore Revere Pewter
As for undertones, both can grab a green hue, although Revere Pewter is a touch muddier and more likely to do so.
My FULL Paint Color Review of Benjamin Moore Rodeo
- WHICH ONE IS BEST FOR CABINETS & DOORS? Because of its lower LRV, Revere Pewter is more popular for cabinets and doors as it will accommodate more wall color partners.
- WHICH ONE IS BEST FOR A DARK ROOM? Both need light to come to life; otherwise, they’ll look dingy and drab. However, because of its slightly higher LRV, Rodeo is better.
- HOW ABOUT A BRIGHT ROOM? The brighter the room and the higher a paint color’s LRV, the more it will wash out. For this reason, Revere Pewter holds itself a bit better in an overly bright space.
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Originally written in 2017, awesomely updated in 2025
Hi Michael, thank you SO much for the compliments and I’m so sorry about the delay, I got a bit back-logged with 100’s of comments and am playing catch-up now (thank God for wine…;).
Now I’m sure it’s likely too late as you’ve probably painted but you know, Collonade Gray would be on the border for me. While I think there are slightly softer/lighter grays that would work, there are also grays that WOULDN’T work and Collonade is NOT one of them. Really, it’s LRV is smack-dab in the middle of things so it doesn’t necessarily make things brighter/warmer, but it won’t suck the life out of your room either. It also depends on how much light you have in the room. If it has very little natural light then it might not be so hot, but if its’ North facing, but reasonably bright then I think you’re okay!
If I’d responded in time (slap with a wet noodle) I might have suggested lightening it by 1/4, but again like you said, maybe it would just make things more complicated. Sometimes it’s about ‘feeling’ a colour and if you guys feel good about it, then you’re A-Okay!
Chat soon,
~Kylie
What would be softer lighter grays that don’t hav3cthecblue and green undertones jumping out at you. I have a living room that is southeast facing and want to keep it neutral. Beiges,grays etc thanks
Hi Joyce, thank you for your note! When it comes to questions like yours, I actually created an Edesign business – this way I can look at photos/questionnaire and come up with ideas that work, otherwise I’m TOTALLY guessing on what things look like on your end! It is affordable and fun! If you find that the complimentary blog post info isn’t working, it might be the next step! https://www.kylieminteriors.ca/online-decorating-design-services/
~Kylie
I am so glad someone else has the same love for Collanade Gray as my husband and I do. We joke when we are painting a room now, would it be bad to paint the whole house with it? It’s the perfect gray and we looked at 30-40 of them.
Help! I so want to use Revere Pewter but I don’t feel confident about it. My kitchen opens up into our family room. Our house faces east and our kitchen cabinets are of a reddish cherry. It looks dark in these rooms especially in the afternoon. Do you think Collonade Gray would be a better choice?
Thank you
Hi Linda! You know I’m a big believer in gut instinct, so if Revere Pewter isn’t sitting right, there is a reason for it. I do love Collonade Gray, but perhaps you’d find it a bit dark on those gloomy days. You could consider having it lightened by 1/4, just to take the edge off of it. Or, if you can entertain a gray with even more taupe in it, check out Benjamin Moore Collingwood Gray as it’s a ‘bit’ more fresh feeling and might hold itself a bit better in the afternoon light.
Hope that helps!
Hi Kylie! Thank You for verbally dissecting what I visually articulate. We are in the process of wrapping our colonial home on Long Island, NY’s north shore in all tones of gray. Currently the first floor is Benjamin Moore Bath Salts and our den Benjamin Moore Chameleon. The den is sunny east facing . The remainder of the home has west and east exposure. All trim painted Benjamin Moore Simply White. Our floors are red oak stained MinWax Provincial , we are considering either leaving that or updating to Jacobean. We are wanting to give our home a beachy Hampton’s vibe while still respecting the colonial limitation. This is our sanctuary, retreat in the woods that we use to decompress. We both adore atmospheric colors, which clearly Bath Salts has provided, but we’re parting ways. Would Gray Owl be the best option for the west and east facing areas and Collonade Gray for the den? We want non yellow tones and calm without total sedation. Thank You!
Hi Lauren, thank you for your note! Now for questions personally related to your home, I would definitely have to refer you to my Online Consulting! This way I can see photos and we can do a questionnaire so I can make the right recommendations 🙂 If you’re interested you can see my packages here! https://www.kylieminteriors.ca/product-category/interior-paint-colors/
~Kylie
I just painted my fireplace revere pewter and the green is definitely coming out! Its my go to color and I’ve never noticed it before now. I had to laugh when I read this article! I’ll try colonnade next!
Hi Jenn! I know, it does seem weird that I’d compare them, but the funny thing is I get SO many clients who tell me that they are deciding between Gray Owl and Revere Pewter and can’t decide which is best! It came up often enough that I decided to run with it!
~Kylie
we just painted our upstairs bonus area and stairwell Collonade Gray and I feel like it has a strong blue tone also! since you suggested changing lighting, what wattage of bulbs to you suggest? and you are saying go with the old fashion standard bulb style, correct?
Hi KK! Isn’t that funny! YOu must have JUST the right exposure (or the wrong one if you aren’t lovin’ the blue tone ;). Try a warmer bulb, something in the 3200 range and see if that helps things a bit… 😉
Hi Kylie!
I’ve been on your website several times now in the past few weeks and I’ve learned so much! My husband and I just bought our first home and we have a lot of painting and furnishing to do. We would like to paint our living room gray. We have medium (orange/yellow) oak floors and a dark blue stone fireplace with a reddish/wine color sprinkled throughout the stone. It is a small room with medium light. So far we have looked BM’s Apparition and Revere Pewter. Revere Pewter seemed a little bit too muddy. Apparition had a bit of a lavender tone next to our fireplace and it seems like it might be a more challenging color to furnish around. Do you have any suggestions? We don’t want anything too cool/icy. Thank you for your expertise and insight!
Hi Jennifer, thank you for your note! NOw when it comes to personal questions I do need to refer to my E-design as then I can spend some time with your home and you (via a questionnaire) and give you suggestions that will actually SUIT your space – rather than just guessing! It’s affordable and it’s fun and if the info on my site isn’t quite enough, it might be the next step!
If you’re interested at all, here’s the link!https://www.kylieminteriors.ca/online-decorating-design-services/
~Kylie
First, thanks for your advice. It’s so helpful.
I plan to use BM Colonnade Gray in a living/dining/sun room, (which is a south/west/north exposure). Then I plan to use SW Sea Salt in a northern exposure master bedroom. Do you have a suggestion for the guest bedroom, which is a southern exposure? Each bedroom has its own bathroom as well.
Hi Gayle thank you for your note! When it comes to personal questions, I have to give priority to my e-design clients. If you are interested, I can look at photos of your room/questionnaire and come up with paint samples that actually make sense with your room and it’s flooring/lighting/etc…, rather than just guessing at it. If this interests you, here’s the link… https://www.kylieminteriors.ca/online-decorating-design-services/
~Kylie
Kylie,
Love this article.
I have a little rent house that is over 100 years old. When the renters moved out I wanted to update to a modern color and not the typical “rental” colors. I was warned not to do this but I held my ground.
I’d heard all the rave reviews about Revere Pewter but didn’t want to pay the price, especially for a rental. I poured and labored over colors for months. I kept being drawn to Collonade Grey; I would come back to that color sample every single time. I took the plunge and ordered the many gallons to paint the interior and what do you know? It’s so similar to RP and I prefer it not having the green tone; it’s also not so pricy.
My little couple that moved in was delighted and everything they own blends beautifully with the CG.
It’s my favorite color and I appreciate the comparisons on these two paint colors.
Good job Zanetta! I do LOOOVE Collonade Gray and I think it’s smart to listen to your guts – a colour like Collonade can add more visual value to a home just because it’s not a typical ‘bland and boring’ rental colour!
~Kylie
Having trouble picking out gray colors for my home . I have an open floor plan two story home. I was thinking about colonnade gray for the walls and my kitchen cabinets are white as well all trim . But my hardwood floors are a light in color . Down the road I wanted to get them restrain a darker shade my home faces east so I have tons of light. Would you do a satin finish or semi gloss. Thank you
For flooring I’m a big satin fan- I find that the semi-gloss look is higher maintenance!
How would Collonade Gray work with oak trim (I’m renting and can’t paint the woodwork).
I would think it would be lovely!
Have you ever used Thunder by BM. I was considering either Collande gray or Thunder. We live on the lake and wanted your thoughts.
Hi Melody, I LOVE Thunder, it’s a beauty! Would I do a whole home in it? Probably not, as it is a stitch heavier than Collonade. Collonade has a much easier to depth to live with in multiple rooms… 🙂
Hi, I am trying to replace a Beige (Barcelona Beige) with a grey for my open living area. The kitchen is painted in an aqua color (don’t know the name of it). I read that Collande gray does not go well with green tones? Would Collande grey work?
Hi, I would think that Collonade Gray could look quite lovely!
Hi Kylie. I love your blog! I have a semi open floorplan house. Just redid my kitchen with off white cabinets and painted itvBM Van Courtland Blue. The dining room (which can be seen from both the kitchen and the living room) has white wainscoting and a white tray ceiling. I just painted the upper wall portion BM Re ere Pewter at 150% as the room has a large bay window which. Faces southwest. The original RP seemed too light. While I like the RP in this room, it definitely has a slight green undertone here. Not so bad as the couch in the living room is a sage green but I was hoping for a more gray tone to go with the VC Blue.
My dilemma is this. I now have to choose a color for the living room. It has white angled ceilings, two windows flanking the fireplace that also face SW and a class sliding door perpendicular to one of the windows. That faces west. I was going to o use RP original strength but do not want green undertones here. I need a color to go with the RP, but also with the VC Blue as part of the Living room wall carries into the entryway and can be from the kitchen through a doorway and large opening that overlooks this area.
To complicate matters, there are steps down to the main entryway (which has high vaulted ceilings and a large Palladian window. If I carry the living room color down here, most colors look washecout. The large window faces Northeast. This color must go with the VCB as the opening in the kitchen overlooks this area. I tend to like BM Pashmina here. Contemplating whether I should paint the focal wall here with the window a complimentary color – perhaps BM Rockport or Chelsea Gray.
Plaster give me your advice for paint color for both the living room and entryway. I want everything to flow. I was looking at Thunder, Pashmina and now your. Ollenade Gray or any other suggestions. I want a very relaxing feel. These undertones and different lighting are really skewing things. I really need some advice.
BTW, the kitchen , LR and DR all have Mirage Birch hardwood (similar to Maple) and the lower level main entryway has light gray marble ceramic tile.
Oy vay! When it comes to detailed comments like yours, I definitely can’t come up with some answers without seeing the space – otherwise I’m TOTALLY guessing. I do try to give as much free advice as I can on my blog and if that doesn’t help then it might be time for me to take a closer look via my e-design. This way I can spend some time on your room via photos/questionnaire! If you’re interesting the link is here… https://www.kylieminteriors.ca/online-decorating-design-services/
~Kylie
I was thinking of doing that, but the true color does not show well when I take pictures of the rooms. If I have RP 150% in the dining room, should I do the same in the living room (2 south facing windows and one west facing slider) or do you think the original strength RP, Thunder, Collonade Gray Or Pashmina would work better. Need some direction with undertones. Thx
Hi Diane, I’m sorry I just can’t do it without photos! After seeing literally THOUSANDS of rooms (in person and online) I’ve seen dark rooms galore so know what to expect when looking at photos. I’m sorry that I can’t do much otherwise, otherwise I’m just shootin’ in the dark – literally!
Do you think BM Harbor Gray or Alaskan Gray go with Revere Pewter?
Hi Kylie,
I’m am painting our dinning room that is north west facing. It has 3 large windows but is dark with Brazilian Cherry floors. I’ve tried Colonnade Gray and Revere Pewter. I feel the Colonnade compliments our red floors better, but it’s a bit dark. Do you think lightening up 25% would help?
Thanks so much!
Hi Laura, it might help! The undertones can shift just slightly when lightening, but not by much. It should be more or less a slightly ‘lighter version of what you had.’
Hi, I am wanting to paint my living area (open floor plan) a grayish color. The whole house is an eggshell color right now (except for one living room wall that is a mustard color (was supposed to be khaki!!) We just purchased a brown leather sofa with some orange tones and plan to purchase a chair with a brighter pattern. I was tempted to go with a gray that has a lot of green, but don’t want it to look green. I was considering Benjamin Moore Revere Pewter, Arctic Gray, or Grey Owl. It is a very bright room – lots of windows. Any suggestions?
Thanks,
Debbie
Hi Debbie, thank you for your note! It sounds like you have a few things going on there…when it comes to personal questions, it’s best if I can look at photos and spend some time with your home, otherwise i’m TOTALLY just guessing. If that appeals to you, I have a fun and affordable E-design package that could work for you! https://www.kylieminteriors.ca/online-decorating-design-services/
~Kylie
I’m late the party on this one, but I came across your post and had comment my whole hearted agreement! I’m at this very moment working with a client who wanted to use Revere Pewter, but it goes SOOO cold on her walls. Colonnade all the way! I’ve used it on everything from walls to cabinets (including the cabinets in my own office), it hasn’t failed me yet.
Wahoo! Sometimes it is just a subtle tweak that makes it or breaks it! I’ve got so many fave warm grays now that Revere Pewter is a bit lower on my list 🙂
Hi Kylie,
I’m so happy I found your website. Thank you for this great recommendation! I was going to go with Revere Pewter, but I’d really like to avoid the green. Can you recommend a white trim color to go with Collonade? Also, what would you recommend for ceiling paint?
Thank you!
Hi Sara! I do love Collonade! I love the soft look of BM White Dove (I know, switching brands) but otherwise might go for the more bright SW Pure White which is white, but has a tiny wink of yellow in it (like weeee tiny). I know some people like to do the whites like Snowbound and what not, but the undertones in those are trickier…
After reading your post and testing both colors, I’m leaning towards Collonade Gray to avoid the undertones in Revere Pewter. I would still like to use BM Aura paint. What is your experience with matching SW colors in a BM paint? I have heard mixed reviews about how closely it will match if you use a different base. I worry if it’s even a little off, it might not get avoid the slight green undertone like I’m hoping to. Thanks!
Well, I would say that I love the way Sherwin Williams colour matches, but not AS confident with BM’s colour matching.They aren’t bad at all, I just haven’t had as much experience with matching SW into BM as I tend to go the other way. If it were ME and I needed something done where it really had to be BANG-on, I would just go with Sherwin Williams, they have some pretty fab paints, like their Emerald line…