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Benjamin Moore Arctic Gray1577 · #C9CFC9 · LRV 61

Arctic Gray reads as a cool green tone — light — bounces daylight without going clinical. The notes below cover the color's details, what Benjamin Moore 1577 actually looks like under different light, and the closest matches at competing US brands.

BENJAMIN MOORE ARCTIC GRAY
RGB 201, 207, 201LRV 61

Color spec

BrandBenjamin Moore
NameArctic Gray
SKU1577
Hex#C9CFC9
RGB201, 207, 201
HSL120°, 6%, 80%
LRV61
Undertonecool green tone
FamilyGray
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About Benjamin Moore Arctic Gray

At LRV 61, Arctic Gray is a light color that bounces daylight around a room without tipping into stark white. Because it carries almost no measurable hue, it stays a true neutral and pairs cleanly with nearly any trim or floor. It holds its undertone in most exposures, which is what makes light shades like this so forgiving room to room.

Arctic Gray is an easy whole-room color for living spaces and bedrooms, and light enough to carry onto trim or a ceiling if you want a soft, seamless look. Grays like this read as a modern neutral and sit comfortably alongside both warm woods and cool metals.

Closest matches by brand

18 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 gray from that brand.

Sherwin-Williams

1,947 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.98
All gray at Sherwin-Williams →
SW 9651 · #C8CEC6 · ΔE 0.98 · LRV 61
SW 52 · #CBCEC5 · ΔE 1.78 · LRV 61
SW 7654 · #CECEC6 · ΔE 2.8 · LRV 61
SW 7064 · #CBCCC9 · ΔE 3.07 · LRV 60

Behr

5,644 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.96
All gray at Behr →
PWL-89 · #CACEC7 · ΔE 0.96 · LRV 61
HDC-MD-06G · #CBD0CD · ΔE 1.67 · LRV 62
MQ3-48 · #C9CFC5 · ΔE 1.83 · LRV 61
790A-3 · #CCCEC9 · ΔE 2.01 · LRV 61

Valspar

2,858 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.66
All gray at Valspar →
8004-32B · #CBD0C9 · ΔE 0.66 · LRV 62
V140-2 · #CBD0C9 · ΔE 0.66 · LRV 62
5001-3B · #C8CFCC · ΔE 1.47 · LRV 61.5
T676 · #CAD0C6 · ΔE 1.83 · LRV 61.7

PPG / Glidden

2,132 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.46
All gray at PPG / Glidden →
PPG10-07 · #CCD1C8 · ΔE 1.46 · LRV 63
PPG1039-1 · #CBD1CF · ΔE 2.08 · LRV 63
PPG1128-2 · #CED1C6 · ΔE 2.5 · LRV 63
PPG0997-1 · #CFCECB · ΔE 4 · LRV 62

Glidden

3,101 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.56
All gray at Glidden →
PPG10-07 · #CDD2C9 · ΔE 1.56 · LRV 63
10GG 62/026 · #CCD1CF · ΔE 2.22 · LRV 62
PPG0997-1 · #D0CFCB · ΔE 3.74 · LRV 62
PPG0996-2 · #CDCCCA · ΔE 4.34 · LRV 60

Dutch Boy

1,340 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.53
All gray at Dutch Boy →
426-2DB · #C7CEC8 · ΔE 0.53 · LRV 61
425-1DB · #CDD2CA · ΔE 1.21 · LRV 63
438-2DB · #CBCCC9 · ΔE 3.07 · LRV 60
329-1DB · #C5CFC2 · ΔE 3.72 · LRV 60
HGSW 3287 · #CDD2CA · ΔE 1.21 · LRV 63
HGSW 6204 · #CDD2CA · ΔE 1.21 · LRV 63
HGSW 1487 · #CBCCC9 · ΔE 3.07 · LRV 60
HGSW 7064 · #CBCCC9 · ΔE 3.07 · LRV 60

Dunn-Edwards

2,298 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.13
All gray at Dunn-Edwards →
DE6276 · #CBCDC4 · ΔE 2.13 · LRV 56
DET614 · #CECDC5 · ΔE 3.27 · LRV 61
DE6283 · #C8D1C4 · ΔE 3.5 · LRV 57
DEGR61 · #CBCCCC · ΔE 4.31 · LRV 61

Magnolia Home

160 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.84
All gray at Magnolia Home →
JG-13 · #C9CEC4 · ΔE 1.84 · LRV 61
JG-74 · #CCD0CE · ΔE 2.4 · LRV 62
JG-55 · #D1D1C5 · ΔE 3.57 · LRV 63
JG-117 · #CBC9C1 · ΔE 3.91 · LRV 58

Farrow & Ball

302 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.97
All gray at Farrow & Ball →
NO. 9814 · #CDD1C7 · ΔE 1.97 · LRV 63
NO. 205 · #C9CFCD · ΔE 2 · LRV 61
NO. 285 · #CACCC0 · ΔE 3.07 · LRV 60
NO. 228 · #CFCBC4 · ΔE 4.84 · LRV 60

Diamond Vogel

1,386 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.07
All gray at Diamond Vogel →
0488 · #C6D0CD · ΔE 2.07 · LRV 62
0455 · #C5CDC1 · ΔE 3.02 · LRV 60
0531 · #CACAC6 · ΔE 3.33 · LRV 59
0524 · #CDCFCF · ΔE 3.96 · LRV 62

Hirshfield's

1,469 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.15
All gray at Hirshfield's →
0440 · #CCD2CA · ΔE 1.15 · LRV 63
0475 · #C8D1CC · ΔE 1.36 · LRV 63
0524 · #CACECC · ΔE 2.36 · LRV 61
0488 · #C2CECA · ΔE 2.62 · LRV 61

Rodda

357 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.6
All gray at Rodda →
R061 · #C8CBC5 · ΔE 1.6 · LRV 60
R073 · #CCCFCD · ΔE 2.67 · LRV 62
CA187 · #CECEC9 · ΔE 2.99 · LRV 62
R091 · #CAD0D3 · ΔE 4.76 · LRV 63

C2 Paint

580 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.03
All gray at C2 Paint →
C2-946 · #CBD1C9 · ΔE 1.03 · LRV 63
C2-978 · #C3CCC4 · ΔE 1.95 · LRV 59
C2-785 · #D0D1CC · ΔE 2.61 · LRV 63
C2-993 · #CDCCC8 · ΔE 3.73 · LRV 60

Clare

78 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.9
All gray at Clare →
PNT100-LT-10 · #C1CAC5 · ΔE 1.9 · LRV 58
PNT100-LT-08 · #CBCBC5 · ΔE 2.92 · LRV 59
PNT100-LT-46 · #C1CFC2 · ΔE 4.76 · LRV 60

Portola Paints

69 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.92
All gray at Portola Paints →
LUMIERE · #CCC8C0 · ΔE 4.92 · LRV 58

Annie Sloan

31 colors in deck · best ΔE 5
All gray at Annie Sloan →
PARIS GREY · #BEC0B3 · ΔE 5 · LRV 52

Kompozit

1,321 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.15
All gray at Kompozit →
0440 · #CCD2CA · ΔE 1.15 · LRV 63
0475 · #C8D1CC · ΔE 1.36 · LRV 62
0524 · #CACECC · ΔE 2.36 · LRV 61
0488 · #C2CECA · ΔE 2.62 · LRV 60

Similar Benjamin Moore colors

closest in the Benjamin Moore deck

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

1480 · LRV 60
1563 · LRV 61
CC-700 · LRV 61
HC-180 · LRV 61
CSP-5 · LRV 60
2134-60 · LRV 61

Coordinated palette

Generated by hue-rotating #C9CFC9 in HSL space. Pair Arctic Gray with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.

COMPLEMENTARY
#C9CFC9 + #CFC9CF
TRIADIC
#C9CFC9 · #C9C9CF · #CFC9C9
ANALOGOUS
#CCCFC9 · #C9CFC9 · #C9CFCC

Accessibility (WCAG contrast)

Sample text on white
1.58:1fail
Sample text on black
13.25:1AAA

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

Benjamin Moore Arctic Gray Equivalents at Other Brands

Matching Arctic 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 Benjamin Moore 1577 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.

Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Arctic Gray

The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Arctic Gray is Sea Spray (SW 9651). At ΔE 0.98 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 61 vs 61). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Sea Spray and you'll get the same color. See the full Sea Spray swatch →

Behr Equivalent of Arctic Gray

The closest Behr equivalent of Arctic Gray is Silver Setting (PWL-89). At ΔE 0.96 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 61 vs 61). If Behr is your counter, order Silver Setting and you'll get the same color. See the full Silver Setting swatch →

Valspar Equivalent of Arctic Gray

The closest Valspar equivalent of Arctic Gray is Three Wishes (8004-32B). At ΔE 0.66 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 62 vs 61). If Valspar is your counter, order Three Wishes and you'll get the same color. See the full Three Wishes swatch →

PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Arctic Gray

PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Bay Of Fundy (PPG10-07), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.46). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 63 vs 61) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Arctic Gray without repainting risk. See the full Bay Of Fundy swatch →

Glidden Equivalent of Arctic Gray

Glidden has no exact twin of Arctic Gray. The nearest is Steely Gaze (PPG0996-2) at ΔE 4.34 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 60 vs 61). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Steely Gaze swatch →

Dutch Boy Equivalent of Arctic Gray

The closest Dutch Boy equivalent of Arctic Gray is Silvered Cloud (426-2DB). At ΔE 0.53 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 61 vs 61). If Dutch Boy is your counter, order Silvered Cloud and you'll get the same color. See the full Silvered Cloud swatch →

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Arctic Gray

At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Arctic Gray is Passive (HGSW 1487) — very close at ΔE 3.07, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 60 vs 61) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Passive swatch →

Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Arctic Gray

At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Arctic Gray is Silhouette (DE6276) — very close at ΔE 2.13, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 56 vs 61) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Silhouette swatch →

Magnolia Home Equivalent of Arctic Gray

Magnolia Home's nearest match is Emmie's Room (JG-13), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.84). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 61 vs 61) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Arctic Gray without repainting risk. See the full Emmie's Room swatch →

Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Arctic Gray

At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Arctic Gray is Skylight (NO. 205) — very close at ΔE 2, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 61 vs 61) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Skylight swatch →

Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Arctic Gray

At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Arctic Gray is Luna Light (0488) — very close at ΔE 2.07, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 62 vs 61) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Luna Light swatch →

Hirshfield's Equivalent of Arctic Gray

Hirshfield's's nearest match is Foggy Mist (0475), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.36). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 63 vs 61) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Arctic Gray without repainting risk. See the full Foggy Mist swatch →

Rodda Equivalent of Arctic Gray

At Rodda, the closest color to Arctic Gray is Platinum (CA187) — very close at ΔE 2.99, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 62 vs 61) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Platinum swatch →

C2 Paint Equivalent of Arctic Gray

C2 Paint's nearest match is Glacial Stream (C2-946), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.03). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 63 vs 61) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Arctic Gray without repainting risk. See the full Glacial Stream swatch →

Clare Equivalent of Arctic Gray

At Clare, the closest color to Arctic Gray is Windy City (PNT100-LT-08) — very close at ΔE 2.92, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 59 vs 61) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Windy City swatch →

Kompozit Equivalent of Arctic Gray

Kompozit's nearest match is Foggy Mist (0475), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.36). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 62 vs 61) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Arctic Gray without repainting risk. See the full Foggy Mist swatch →

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