Rushmore Gray
HDC-CL-27G · #B7B2A6 · LRV 45 — warm red-orange tone, mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light.
- 1Anonymous20
- 2Dorian Gray39
- 3Rushmore Gray45
- 4Agreeable Gray60
- 5Pale Oak69
What Color Is Rushmore Gray, Really?
Rushmore Gray reads as a warm red-orange tone — mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light. The notes below cover how Behr HDC-CL-27G behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Rushmore Gray
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.
How Lighting Changes 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.
Most complaints about Rushmore Gray are a light mismatch. Upload a photo of your actual room and see it on your walls — then ask for the same wall in north light or evening lamps before you buy a single sample.
Need It From Another Brand?
Any paint counter can custom-tint Behr HDC-CL-27G directly. If you would rather stay in one brand's own deck, these are the closest stock matches, measured as ΔE2000. Under 2 is a difference you will not see on the wall.
| Brand | Closest color | ΔE | LRV | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherwin-Williams | PachydermSW 9596 · Sherwin-Williams | 1.1 | 45 | Color page → |
| Benjamin Moore | Silver Fox2108-50 · Benjamin Moore | 1.6 | 44 | Color page → |
| Valspar | Soulful Grey6004-1B · Valspar | 1.1 | 45.6 | Color page → |
| PPG / Glidden | City StreetPPG1018-3 · PPG / Glidden | 2.5 | 45 | Color page → |
| Glidden | Dry Goods Neutral40YY 44/095 · Glidden | 2.2 | 44 | Color page → |
| Dutch Boy | Sultry Gray442-3DB · Dutch Boy | 2.1 | 45 | Color page → |
Similar Behr Colors
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.
WCAG 2.1: AA is 4.5 : 1 for normal text, 3 : 1 for large text, AAA is 7 : 1.
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.
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