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Benjamin Moore Beacon Gray2128-60 · #CDD7DE · LRV 67

Beacon Gray reads as a cool blue tone — light — bounces daylight without going clinical. The notes below cover the color's details, what Benjamin Moore 2128-60 actually looks like under different light, and the closest matches at competing US brands.

BENJAMIN MOORE BEACON GRAY
RGB 205, 215, 222LRV 67

Color spec

BrandBenjamin Moore
NameBeacon Gray
SKU2128-60
Hex#CDD7DE
RGB205, 215, 222
HSL205°, 20%, 84%
LRV67
Undertonecool blue tone
FamilyGray
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About Benjamin Moore Beacon Gray

At LRV 67, Beacon Gray is a light color that bounces daylight around a room without tipping into stark white. Its blue 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. It holds its undertone in most exposures, which is what makes light shades like this so forgiving room to room.

Beacon 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

16 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 0.69
All gray at Sherwin-Williams →
SW 6533 · #CBD5DB · ΔE 0.69 · LRV 65
SW 6526 · #CBD8E1 · ΔE 1.24 · LRV 67
SW 6519 · #CED9DD · ΔE 1.74 · LRV 68
SW 9144 · #C9D9E0 · ΔE 2.41 · LRV 68

Behr

5,644 colors in deck · best ΔE 0
All gray at Behr →
MQ3-57 · #CDD7DE · ΔE 0 · LRV 67
PPU14-17A · #CCD5DA · ΔE 1.03 · LRV 65
ICC-35 · #CCD7E1 · ΔE 1.35 · LRV 67
MQ3-53 · #C8D7DD · ΔE 2.28 · LRV 66

Valspar

2,858 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.32
All gray at Valspar →
4003-3B · #CFD6DD · ΔE 1.32 · LRV 66.3
V110-2 · #CBD8E3 · ΔE 1.82 · LRV 67.3
V111-1 · #D0D7E1 · ΔE 2.34 · LRV 67.5
8003-42B · #C9D9E0 · ΔE 2.41 · LRV 68

PPG / Glidden

2,132 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.54
All gray at PPG / Glidden →
PPG1040-1 · #CED8DE · ΔE 0.54 · LRV 68
PPG1165-2 · #CFD7DE · ΔE 0.87 · LRV 67
PPG1156-2 · #C9D7DE · ΔE 1.65 · LRV 66
PPG1012-3 · #D1D8DA · ΔE 2.45 · LRV 68

Glidden

3,101 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.09
All gray at Glidden →
PPG1040-1 · #CFD9DE · ΔE 1.09 · LRV 68
PPG1156-2 · #CAD7DE · ΔE 1.25 · LRV 66
PPG1165-2 · #D0D7DF · ΔE 1.58 · LRV 67
70BG 68/038 · #D2D8DE · ΔE 1.7 · LRV 68

Dutch Boy

1,340 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.71
All gray at Dutch Boy →
340-1DB · #CAD4DB · ΔE 0.71 · LRV 65
338-1DB · #CBD8E1 · ΔE 1.24 · LRV 67
432-1DB · #C8D9E0 · ΔE 2.78 · LRV 67
335-1DB · #C8DADD · ΔE 4.27 · LRV 68
HGSW 1387 · #CBD8E1 · ΔE 1.24 · LRV 67
HGSW 6526 · #CBD8E1 · ΔE 1.24 · LRV 67
HGSW 2387 · #CED9DD · ΔE 1.74 · LRV 68
HGSW 6519 · #CED9DD · ΔE 1.74 · LRV 68

Dunn-Edwards

2,298 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.56
All gray at Dunn-Edwards →
DE6338 · #CCD3D8 · ΔE 1.56 · LRV 60
DE5799 · #C7D7E0 · ΔE 2.23 · LRV 61
DE6324 · #CFD5D7 · ΔE 2.58 · LRV 61
DE6345 · #D2D5DA · ΔE 2.99 · LRV 62

Magnolia Home

160 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.92
All gray at Magnolia Home →
JG-74 · #CCD0CE · ΔE 4.92 · LRV 62

Farrow & Ball

302 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.74
All gray at Farrow & Ball →
NO. 317 · #C5D1D8 · ΔE 1.74 · LRV 62
NO. 235 · #D1DADB · ΔE 3.02 · LRV 69

Diamond Vogel

1,386 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.3
All gray at Diamond Vogel →
0622 · #C7D3DB · ΔE 1.3 · LRV 64
0629 · #C9D4D8 · ΔE 1.89 · LRV 65
0614 · #CADAE6 · ΔE 2.63 · LRV 68
0642 · #CDDDE2 · ΔE 3.1 · LRV 70

Hirshfield's

1,469 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.82
All gray at Hirshfield's →
0614 · #C8D9E5 · ΔE 2.82 · LRV 68
0629 · #C7D4D7 · ΔE 2.87 · LRV 65
0642 · #CBDCE2 · ΔE 3.1 · LRV 70

Rodda

357 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.65
All gray at Rodda →
R091 · #CAD0D3 · ΔE 2.65 · LRV 63
CA181 · #D7DCDA · ΔE 4.72 · LRV 71

C2 Paint

580 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.68
All gray at C2 Paint →
C2-739 · #D3DCDE · ΔE 2.68 · LRV 70
C2-738 · #CAD3D4 · ΔE 3.12 · LRV 64
C2-786 · #CCD4E1 · ΔE 3.37 · LRV 65

Clare

78 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.77
All gray at Clare →
PNT100-LT-31 · #CED0D3 · ΔE 3.77 · LRV 63

Kompozit

1,321 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.82
All gray at Kompozit →
0614 · #C8D9E5 · ΔE 2.82 · LRV 68
0629 · #C7D4D7 · ΔE 2.87 · LRV 64
0642 · #CBDCE2 · ΔE 3.1 · LRV 69

Similar Benjamin Moore colors

closest in the Benjamin Moore deck

The nearest shades to Beacon 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.

1625 · LRV 66
CSP-515 · LRV 65
1639 · LRV 66
1429 · LRV 66
1422 · LRV 69
834 · LRV 66

Coordinated palette

Generated by hue-rotating #CDD7DE in HSL space. Pair Beacon Gray with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.

COMPLEMENTARY
#CDD7DE + #DED4CD
TRIADIC
#CDD7DE · #DECDD7 · #D7DECD
ANALOGOUS
#CDDEDD · #CDD7DE · #CDCFDE

Accessibility (WCAG contrast)

Sample text on white
1.46:1fail
Sample text on black
14.37:1AAA

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

Benjamin Moore Beacon Gray Equivalents at Other Brands

Matching Beacon 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 2128-60 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.

Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Beacon Gray

Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Icelandic (SW 6526), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.24). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 67 vs 67) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Beacon Gray without repainting risk. See the full Icelandic swatch →

Behr Equivalent of Beacon Gray

The closest Behr equivalent of Beacon Gray is Siberian Ice (MQ3-57). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 67 vs 67). If Behr is your counter, order Siberian Ice and you'll get the same color. See the full Siberian Ice swatch →

Valspar Equivalent of Beacon Gray

Valspar's nearest match is Orchid Ash (4003-3B), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.32). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 66.3 vs 67) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Beacon Gray without repainting risk. See the full Orchid Ash swatch →

PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Beacon Gray

The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Beacon Gray is Twinkle Blue (PPG1165-2). At ΔE 0.87 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 67 vs 67). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Twinkle Blue and you'll get the same color. See the full Twinkle Blue swatch →

Glidden Equivalent of Beacon Gray

Glidden's nearest match is Bit Of Heaven (PPG1156-2), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.25). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 66 vs 67) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Beacon Gray without repainting risk. See the full Bit Of Heaven swatch →

Dutch Boy Equivalent of Beacon Gray

Dutch Boy's nearest match is Dreamy Blue (338-1DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.24). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 67 vs 67) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Beacon Gray without repainting risk. See the full Dreamy Blue swatch →

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Beacon Gray

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Icebreaker (HGSW 1387), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.24). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 67 vs 67) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Beacon Gray without repainting risk. See the full Icebreaker swatch →

Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Beacon Gray

At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Beacon Gray is Snow Lodge (DE5799) — very close at ΔE 2.23, though not an exact twin. It runs noticeably darker (LRV 61 vs 67) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Snow Lodge swatch →

Magnolia Home Equivalent of Beacon Gray

Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Beacon Gray. The nearest is Dark Moon (JG-74) at ΔE 4.92 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 62 vs 67). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Dark Moon swatch →

Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Beacon Gray

At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Beacon Gray is Borrowed Light (NO. 235) — very close at ΔE 3.02, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 69 vs 67) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Borrowed Light swatch →

Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Beacon Gray

At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Beacon Gray is Simple Serenity (0614) — very close at ΔE 2.63, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 68 vs 67) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Simple Serenity swatch →

Hirshfield's Equivalent of Beacon Gray

At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Beacon Gray is Simple Serenity (0614) — very close at ΔE 2.82, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 68 vs 67) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Simple Serenity swatch →

Rodda Equivalent of Beacon Gray

At Rodda, the closest color to Beacon Gray is Still Pool (R091) — very close at ΔE 2.65, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 63 vs 67) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Still Pool swatch →

C2 Paint Equivalent of Beacon Gray

At C2 Paint, the closest color to Beacon Gray is Idyllic (C2-786) — very close at ΔE 3.37, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 65 vs 67) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Idyllic swatch →

Kompozit Equivalent of Beacon Gray

At Kompozit, the closest color to Beacon Gray is Simple Serenity (0614) — very close at ΔE 2.82, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 68 vs 67) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Simple Serenity swatch →

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