You might have already seen a thing or two about Sherwin Williams Pewter Green, but it’s time to talk cabinets specifically! I happen to think Pewter Green is probably best suited to accent walls, exteriors, and of course: Kitchen cabinets.
By the end of this post you should have a pretty good idea of whether or not this color is perfect for your kitchen.
Is Green Even a Good Color for Cabinets?
I think green is a great choice for cabinets! I recently dove into the trend data, and I think they’re likely to remain in style for several more years.
If you’re curious about that, you can see my “research” in this post: Trend-Setting Green Kitchen Cabinet Ideas (Plus: 22 Paint Colors to Use!)
I also have a post about Sage Green Kitchen Cabinets specifically, if that’s the direction you’re leaning.
Choosing a Green for Cabinets
If you are uncertain about choosing a green for your cabinets, choosing a color with more gray will help your cabinets feel more neutral. Pewter Green is a great choice in that regard.
If you are coming to the green side from a white kitchen, you might want to consider a lighter option.
TheLRV of Pewter Green is 12which is about as dark as a mid-toned color can get, before it is truly dark.
The LRV of a color indicates on a scale of 0 – 100 how much light a color reflects (or doesn’t reflect). True black has an LRV of 0 and pure white has an LRV of 100.
In the paint world, we are working in a range of about 3 – 93 because no paint color is purely black or completely white.
If you think Pewter Green is too dark, I think you can achieve a similar feel with the lighter color Sherwin Williams Acacia Haze:
Pewter Green on Real Life Kitchen Cabinets
Now that those details are out of the way, let’s see some examples of Pewter Green on cabinets:
Pewter Green How it Most Often Looks on Cabinets
Most commonly, Pewter Green looks pretty much like you would expect: A darker mid-toned gray green that is neither particularly warm or cool.
This might not be what you expect in terms of the color chip (where it looks quite gray):
But I feel like once you know what it looks like, you can reasonable predict how it will look in your kitchen.
Here is another example that is predictably Pewter Green:
It looks like a deep green with a touch of a pewter cast:
Here is a little bit more of that steely-green tone:
Again nothing too wildly cool or warm. Just a nice deep gray green.
Pewter Green Where It Looks the Darkest on Cabinets
Here are a couple of kitchen photos where Pewter Green looks its darkest:
I would say that last picture is also as warm and olivey as Pewter Green gets. (Stay tuned in just a moment for a totally different look in this same kitchen!)
Here is another super deep dark look to Pewter Green on cabinets:
You aren’t seeing things, the raised geometric panels are actually black. In the low light on the right hand side of the photo, you can peep Pewter Green on the cabinet faces.
Clearly it looks very dark here due to the lighting, but I just thought I should show you.
Pewter Green Where It Looks the Most Cool Toned (Blue) on Cabinets
Here is another shot of the same Pewter Green kitchen where before it looked very dark:
It still looks decently dark here, but significantly cooler and more blue-green.
Here are a few more cool-toned faces to Pewter Green cabinets:
In all of the photos from this kitchen the color also looks quite light, but judging by the rest of the photo, I think it’s just a bit brightened or over exposed.
If you like how the color look in these pictures, you might want to consider Sherwin Williams Retreat so you can get this look all the time.
What Color Hardware Should You Use with Pewter Green Cabinets?
If you scroll back through the example kitchens, you will see that black or pewter are the most popular hardware choices with Pewter Green cabinets.
For me personally, I would like to see Pewter Green with a pop of gold or brass hardware. Yellow is next to green on the color wheel, and most deep greens are complemented very well by warmer toned hardware.
What Color Countertops Are Best with Pewter Green Cabinets?
In our example kitchens, we saw both white and gray countertops. With green cabinets, white quartz or marble are the most popular countertop choices.
Butcher block countertopsare a super affordable option that would also look great with Pewter Green cabinets. I’m a big fan of wood worktops with green cabinets, and I like the sustainability aspect.
Because Pewter Green is so dark, I probably wouldn’t choose a black or dark gray countertop. A lighter option will give more contrast against the dark cabinets, and give the light somewhere to reflect.
Other Greens You Might Like for Cabinets (Pewter Green Alternatives)
If you aren’t set on Pewter Green yet, here are some other colors that you might like on your kitchen cabinets:
These are not necessarily dupes for Pewter Green (you can see those in the main post), but rather colors that have the same feel.
Sherwin Williams Succulent for Cabinets
Succulent is super similar to Pewter Green, but a bit cooler:
If you like Pewter Green you will undoubtedly like Succulent, and vice versa. I would suggest getting samples or test pots of both!
Read my whole post about this color here:
Benjamin Moore Vintage Vogue for Cabinets
Vintage Vogue actually is one of my Benjamin Moore dupes for Pewter Green. It’s not exactly the same, but it’s a solid alternative:
This color is a little bit warmer than Pewter Green, but still super neutral. This is a great choice for cabinets!
Read my whole post about this color here: Benjamin Moore Vintage Vogue Review (Plus Dupes!)
Behr Pine Mountain for Cabinets
Pine Mountain is a rich gray green that is a bit cooler than Pewter Green. I haven’t been able to find a ton of inspo online for this color, but what I have seen is a very similar look to Pewter Green.
If you want to get your cabinet paint at Home Depot, see if Pine Mountain doesn’t fit the bill!
Should You Choose Pewter Green for Your Kitchen Cabinets?
What are your thoughts on Pewter Green cabinets?
My opinion: If you have lots of light, why not? This dark sagey green can go with practically any white or neutral wall color. You can also pick any hardware your heart desires. If you already had a medium to light countertop in mind, this really ticks all the boxes!
If you’re still totally undecided on cabinet color, take a look at these other posts:
