Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Rushmore Gray |
| SKU | HDC-CL-27G |
| Hex | #B7B2A6 |
| RGB | 183, 178, 166 |
| HSL | 42°, 11%, 68% |
| LRV | 45 |
| Undertone | red-orange / warm |
| Family | Neutral |
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 at every US brand
13 brands · top 5 each5 closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all neutral from that brand.
Dunn-Edwards
Sherwin-Williams
Valspar
Benjamin Moore
Farrow & Ball
Magnolia Home
C2 Paint
Diamond Vogel
Dutch Boy
Kompozit
PPG / Glidden
Clare
Backdrop
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe 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.
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.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Clare Equivalent of Rushmore Gray
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Rushmore Gray — the nearest deck color, Money Moves (PNT100-MD-48), is clearly different (ΔE 5.84). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Behr HDC-CL-27G instead. See the full Money Moves swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Rushmore Gray
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Rushmore Gray — the nearest deck color, Underdog (BD-UD), is clearly different (ΔE 11.62). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Behr HDC-CL-27G instead. See the full Underdog swatch →