Library Pewter
SW 0038 · Sherwin-Williams
GrayView Library Pewter SW 0038 on the Sherwin-Williams site ↗Hex
#7F7263
LRV
17
Family
Gray
SW 0038
Color profile
Light value
17 · Deep
Undertone
Warm warm, golden lean
Family
Gray Also reads brown
Availability
Interior & exterior
“At LRV 17, Library Pewter is a dark greige that absorbs most light. Library Pewter carries a warm undertone. It sits between greige and brown, with a hint of beige. Sherwin-Williams files Library Pewter under Neutral.”— Sherwin-Williams
Where it sits on the light scale
0 · Absolute black100 · Pure white
LRV 17 Deep · absorbs more light than it reflects
Coordinating colors
A working palette built around Library PewterThis colorLibrary PewterSherwin-Williams · SW 0038
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Tap any color to compareLibrary Pewter vs Foothills
17LRV18
#7F7263Hex#827466
GrayFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Library Pewter vs Carriage Stone
17LRV18
#7F7263Hex#7C7466
GrayFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Library Pewter vs Tiki Hut
17LRV17
#7F7263Hex#826F5E
GrayFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Library Pewter vs High Tea
17LRV17
#7F7263Hex#7E6F59
GrayFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Library Pewter vs Warm Stone
17LRV20
#7F7263Hex#887B6C
GrayFamilyGreige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Library Pewter vs Virtual Taupe
17LRV20
#7F7263Hex#8A7A6A
GrayFamilyGreige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Library Pewter vs Backdrop
17LRV20
#7F7263Hex#867A6F
GrayFamilyGray
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Library Pewter vs Superior Bronze
17LRV15
#7F7263Hex#786957
GrayFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Library Pewter vs Solitary Slate
17LRV19
#7F7263Hex#80796D
GrayFamilyGreige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Library Pewter vs Landmark
17LRV15
#7F7263Hex#766859
GrayFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Similar colors from other brands
Tap any color to compareLibrary Pewter vs Clam Shell
17LRV18
#7F7263Hex#827566
GrayFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Clam Shell is very close match compared with Library Pewter.
Library Pewter vs Fairview Taupe
17LRV18
#7F7263Hex#7C7161
GrayFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Fairview Taupe is very close match compared with Library Pewter.
Library Pewter vs Broccoli Brown
17LRV18
#7F7263Hex#827462
GrayFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Broccoli Brown is very close match · warmer compared with Library Pewter.
Library Pewter vs Ash Brown
17LRV18
#7F7263Hex#7D7363
GrayFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Ash Brown is very close match compared with Library Pewter.
Library Pewter vs Mocha Latte
17LRV17
#7F7263Hex#82715F
GrayFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Mocha Latte is very close match · warmer compared with Library Pewter.
Library Pewter vs Safari Beige
17LRV19
#7F7263Hex#857666
GrayFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Safari Beige is very close match · 1 points lighter compared with Library Pewter.
Library Pewter vs Thunderstruck
17LRV17
#7F7263Hex#7C7366
GrayFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Thunderstruck is very close match · cooler compared with Library Pewter.
Library Pewter vs Rustic Taupe
17LRV19
#7F7263Hex#847562
GrayFamilyGreige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Rustic Taupe is very close match · 2 points lighter · warmer compared with Library Pewter.
Library Pewter vs Groundbreaking
17LRV16
#7F7263Hex#786C5E
GrayFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Groundbreaking is very close match · 2 points darker compared with Library Pewter.
Library Pewter, answered
What is the LRV of Library Pewter?
Library Pewter (SW 0038) by Sherwin-Williams has a Light Reflectance Value of 17, so it absorbs most of the light that hits it. On the 0–100 scale that places it in the dark range.
Is Library Pewter a warm or cool color?
Library Pewter has a warm undertone (warm, golden lean).
Can Library Pewter be used outside?
Yes, Library Pewter is rated for both interior and exterior use.
What is the closest match to Library Pewter from another brand?
The closest cross-brand match to Library Pewter is Clam Shell (PPG1023-6) by PPG, very close match.
Sherwin-Williams · SW 0038
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