Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Rushmore Gray |
| SKU | HDC-CL-27G |
| Hex | #B7B2A6 |
| RGB | 183, 178, 166 |
| HSL | 42°, 11%, 68% |
| LRV | 45 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| 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 by brand
17 brands within ΔE 5The 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
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Portola Paints
Annie Sloan
Kompozit
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 →
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 →