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Behr Rushmore GrayHDC-CL-27G · #B7B2A6 · LRV 45

Rushmore Gray reads as a warm red-orange tone — mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light. The notes below cover the color's details, what Behr HDC-CL-27G actually looks like under different light, and the closest matches at competing US brands.

BEHR RUSHMORE GRAY
RGB 183, 178, 166LRV 45

Color spec

BrandBehr
NameRushmore Gray
SKUHDC-CL-27G
Hex#B7B2A6
RGB183, 178, 166
HSL42°, 11%, 68%
LRV45
Undertonewarm red-orange tone
FamilyNeutral
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About Behr Rushmore Gray

Rushmore Gray sits in the mid-range at LRV 45, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its orange undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.

Rushmore Gray is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Greige-leaning neutrals like this are the safe whole-home choice when you want warmth without committing to a color.

Closest matches by brand

17 brands within ΔE 5

The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all neutral from that brand.

Sherwin-Williams

1,947 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.05
All neutral at Sherwin-Williams →
SW 9596 · #BAB3A6 · ΔE 1.05 · LRV 45
SW 49 · #B8B2A2 · ΔE 1.65 · LRV 45
SW 9553 · #B4B2A9 · ΔE 1.76 · LRV 45
SW 7023 · #B9B2A9 · ΔE 2.06 · LRV 45

Benjamin Moore

4,068 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.27
All neutral at Benjamin Moore →
1543 · #B6AFA3 · ΔE 1.27 · LRV 43
2108-50 · #B8B1A7 · ΔE 1.64 · LRV 44
1473 · #B6B4AC · ΔE 2.1 · LRV 46
AF-100 · #BBB2A1 · ΔE 2.42 · LRV 44

Valspar

2,858 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.05
All neutral at Valspar →
6004-1B · #B8B4AA · ΔE 1.05 · LRV 45.6
V122-2 · #BAB5AC · ΔE 1.67 · LRV 46.3
5008-1C · #BCB5A5 · ΔE 1.9 · LRV 46.6
T571 · #B7B4B0 · ΔE 3.79 · LRV 46

PPG / Glidden

2,132 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.51
All neutral at PPG / Glidden →
PPG1018-3 · #B9B2AA · ΔE 2.51 · LRV 45
PPG1006-4 · #B6B0A9 · ΔE 2.68 · LRV 44
PPG1021-3 · #BCB0A0 · ΔE 3.36 · LRV 44
PPG1002-4 · #B9B3B0 · ΔE 4.82 · LRV 46

Glidden

3,101 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.19
All neutral at Glidden →
40YY 44/095 · #BBB2A2 · ΔE 2.19 · LRV 44
PPG1006-4 · #B6B0A9 · ΔE 2.68 · LRV 44
20YY 43/083 · #B9AEA2 · ΔE 3.2 · LRV 43
PPG1018-3 · #BAB2AB · ΔE 3.37 · LRV 45

Dutch Boy

1,340 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.06
All neutral at Dutch Boy →
442-3DB · #B9B2A9 · ΔE 2.06 · LRV 45
440-2DB · #BEB5A9 · ΔE 2.33 · LRV 47
441-3DB · #C0B2A1 · ΔE 4.24 · LRV 46
447-2DB · #BCAFA4 · ΔE 4.31 · LRV 44
HGSW 2466 · #B9B2A9 · ΔE 2.06 · LRV 45
HGSW 7023 · #B9B2A9 · ΔE 2.06 · LRV 45
HGSW 3276 · #B6B5AB · ΔE 2.12 · LRV 46
HGSW 6198 · #B6B5AB · ΔE 2.12 · LRV 46

Dunn-Edwards

2,298 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.03
All neutral at Dunn-Edwards →
DET627 · #BAB4A6 · ΔE 1.03 · LRV 46
DE6221 · #BBB3A2 · ΔE 2.21 · LRV 43
DEGR45 · #B4B0A9 · ΔE 2.32 · LRV 44
DEGR18 · #B8B1A9 · ΔE 2.5 · LRV 45

Magnolia Home

160 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.94
All neutral at Magnolia Home →
JG-157 · #B4AD9E · ΔE 1.94 · LRV 42
JG-113 · #B7AF9F · ΔE 2.05 · LRV 43
JG-14 · #B0AEA7 · ΔE 2.68 · LRV 42

Farrow & Ball

302 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.02
All neutral at Farrow & Ball →
NO. 88 · #B1B1AA · ΔE 3.02 · LRV 44
NO. 267 · #B7AFA9 · ΔE 3.87 · LRV 44
NO. 293 · #C1B2A2 · ΔE 4.66 · LRV 46
NO. 91 · #AEB2A4 · ΔE 4.77 · LRV 44

Diamond Vogel

1,386 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.97
All neutral at Diamond Vogel →
0204 · #BBB2A5 · ΔE 1.97 · LRV 45
0553 · #B6B0AD · ΔE 4.81 · LRV 44
0540 · #B7B4B2 · ΔE 4.87 · LRV 46

Hirshfield's

1,469 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.73
All neutral at Hirshfield's →
0204 · #B8AEA2 · ΔE 2.73 · LRV 44
H0143 · #B5B5AF · ΔE 3.35 · LRV 46
0540 · #B2B1AE · ΔE 4.31 · LRV 45

Rodda

357 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.51
All neutral at Rodda →
R026 · #B9B2AA · ΔE 2.51 · LRV 46
CA073 · #B7B0A8 · ΔE 2.53 · LRV 44
R033 · #BAB0A5 · ΔE 2.82 · LRV 45
CA157 · #B3B2A1 · ΔE 3.32 · LRV 44

C2 Paint

580 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.69
All neutral at C2 Paint →
C2-927 · #B9B5A6 · ΔE 1.69 · LRV 46
C2-973 · #B1B1A8 · ΔE 2.64 · LRV 44
C2-958 · #B4B1AC · ΔE 3.23 · LRV 44
C2-894 · #B8AF9A · ΔE 3.72 · LRV 43

Portola Paints

69 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.21
All neutral at Portola Paints →
PIANO ROOM · #BAB6AB · ΔE 1.21 · LRV 47
SEVILLA · #BDB6A2 · ΔE 3.32 · LRV 47
ABERDEEN · #B2B4AA · ΔE 3.47 · LRV 45

Annie Sloan

31 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.93
All neutral at Annie Sloan →
PARIS GREY · #BEC0B3 · ΔE 4.93 · LRV 52

Kompozit

1,321 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.34
All neutral at Kompozit →
0211 · #BFB6A9 · ΔE 2.34 · LRV 47
0204 · #B8AEA2 · ΔE 2.73 · LRV 43
0540 · #B2B1AE · ΔE 4.31 · LRV 44

Similar Behr colors

closest in the Behr deck

The nearest shades to Rushmore Gray within Behr's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.

UL200-7 · LRV 45
PPU25-07 · LRV 45
MQ2-55 · LRV 43
PPU24-11 · LRV 46
770B-4 · LRV 44
T18-08 · LRV 43

Coordinated palette

Generated by hue-rotating #B7B2A6 in HSL space. Pair Rushmore Gray with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.

COMPLEMENTARY
#B7B2A6 + #A6ABB7
TRIADIC
#B7B2A6 · #A6B7B2 · #B2A6B7
ANALOGOUS
#B7AAA6 · #B7B2A6 · #B4B7A6

Accessibility (WCAG contrast)

Sample text on white
2.11:1fail
Sample text on black
9.93:1AAA

WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.

Behr Rushmore Gray Equivalents at Other Brands

Matching Rushmore Gray from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Behr HDC-CL-27G directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.

Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Rushmore Gray

Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Pachyderm (SW 9596), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.05). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 45) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Rushmore Gray without repainting risk. See the full Pachyderm swatch →

Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Rushmore Gray

Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Silver Fox (2108-50), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.64). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 45) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Rushmore Gray without repainting risk. See the full Silver Fox swatch →

Valspar Equivalent of Rushmore Gray

Valspar's nearest match is Soulful Grey (6004-1B), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.05). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45.6 vs 45) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Rushmore Gray without repainting risk. See the full Soulful Grey swatch →

PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Rushmore Gray

At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Rushmore Gray is City Street (PPG1018-3) — very close at ΔE 2.51, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 45) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full City Street swatch →

Glidden Equivalent of Rushmore Gray

At Glidden, the closest color to Rushmore Gray is Dry Goods Neutral (40YY 44/095) — very close at ΔE 2.19, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 45) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Dry Goods Neutral swatch →

Dutch Boy Equivalent of Rushmore Gray

At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Rushmore Gray is Sultry Gray (442-3DB) — very close at ΔE 2.06, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 45) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sultry Gray swatch →

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Rushmore Gray

At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Rushmore Gray is Requisite Gray (HGSW 2466) — very close at ΔE 2.06, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 45) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Requisite Gray swatch →

Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Rushmore Gray

At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Rushmore Gray is Dove's Cry (DEGR18) — very close at ΔE 2.5, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 45) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Dove's Cry swatch →

Magnolia Home Equivalent of Rushmore Gray

At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Rushmore Gray is Renewed (JG-113) — very close at ΔE 2.05, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 43 vs 45) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Renewed swatch →

Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Rushmore Gray

Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Rushmore Gray. The nearest is Dove Tale (NO. 267) at ΔE 3.87 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 45). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Dove Tale swatch →

Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Rushmore Gray

Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Marshy Habitat (0204), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.97). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 45) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Rushmore Gray without repainting risk. See the full Marshy Habitat swatch →

Hirshfield's Equivalent of Rushmore Gray

At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Rushmore Gray is Marshy Habitat (0204) — very close at ΔE 2.73, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 45) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Marshy Habitat swatch →

Rodda Equivalent of Rushmore Gray

At Rodda, the closest color to Rushmore Gray is Tumbled Travertine (R033) — very close at ΔE 2.82, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 45) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Tumbled Travertine swatch →

C2 Paint Equivalent of Rushmore Gray

C2 Paint's nearest match is Vex (C2-927), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.69). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 45) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Rushmore Gray without repainting risk. See the full Vex swatch →

Portola Paints Equivalent of Rushmore Gray

At Portola Paints, the closest color to Rushmore Gray is Aberdeen (ABERDEEN) — very close at ΔE 3.47, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 45) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Aberdeen swatch →

Kompozit Equivalent of Rushmore Gray

At Kompozit, the closest color to Rushmore Gray is Marshy Habitat (0204) — very close at ΔE 2.73, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 43 vs 45) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Marshy Habitat swatch →

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