Color spec
| Brand | Benjamin Moore |
| Name | Beige Gray |
| SKU | ES-51 |
| Hex | #A2947F |
| RGB | 162, 148, 127 |
| HSL | 36°, 16%, 57% |
| LRV | 41 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Benjamin Moore Beige Gray
Beige Gray sits in the mid-range at LRV 41, 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.
Beige 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
Behr
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Portola Paints
Annie Sloan
Backdrop
Kompozit
Similar Benjamin Moore colors
closest in the Benjamin Moore deckThe nearest shades to Beige 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.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #A2947F in HSL space. Pair Beige 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.
Benjamin Moore Beige Gray Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Beige 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 ES-51 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Beige Gray
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Beige Gray is Urban Jungle (SW 9117). At ΔE 0.9 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs noticeably darker (LRV 31 vs 41). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Urban Jungle and you'll get the same color. See the full Urban Jungle swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Beige Gray
Behr's nearest match is Bridle Path (ECC-43-2), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.07). It runs noticeably darker (LRV 31 vs 41) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Beige Gray without repainting risk. See the full Bridle Path swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Beige Gray
At Valspar, the closest color to Beige Gray is Coastal Villa (6005-2A) — very close at ΔE 3.24, though not an exact twin. It runs noticeably darker (LRV 29.9 vs 41) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Coastal Villa swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Beige Gray
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Rapid Rock (PPG15-19), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.96). It runs noticeably darker (LRV 30 vs 41) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Beige Gray without repainting risk. See the full Rapid Rock swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Beige Gray
At Glidden, the closest color to Beige Gray is Rapid Rock (PPG15-19) — very close at ΔE 2.79, though not an exact twin. It runs noticeably darker (LRV 30 vs 41) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Rapid Rock swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Beige Gray
The closest Dutch Boy equivalent of Beige Gray is Clifton Point (420-4DB). At ΔE 0.62 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs noticeably darker (LRV 30 vs 41). If Dutch Boy is your counter, order Clifton Point and you'll get the same color. See the full Clifton Point swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Beige Gray
The closest HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Beige Gray is Carrollton Khaki (HGSW 3184). At ΔE 0.9 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs noticeably darker (LRV 31 vs 41). If HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Carrollton Khaki and you'll get the same color. See the full Carrollton Khaki swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Beige Gray
The closest Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Beige Gray is Early American Classic (DESS43). At ΔE 0.83 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs noticeably darker (LRV 31 vs 41). If Dunn-Edwards is your counter, order Early American Classic and you'll get the same color. See the full Early American Classic swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Beige Gray
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Whipcord (0338), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.59). It runs noticeably darker (LRV 30 vs 41) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Beige Gray without repainting risk. See the full Whipcord swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Beige Gray
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Beige Gray is Rain Barrel (H0113) — very close at ΔE 3.23, though not an exact twin. It runs noticeably darker (LRV 32 vs 41) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Rain Barrel swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Beige Gray
The closest Rodda equivalent of Beige Gray is Basil (CA143). At ΔE 0.41 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs noticeably darker (LRV 30 vs 41). If Rodda is your counter, order Basil and you'll get the same color. See the full Basil swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Beige Gray
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Beige Gray is Kalamazoo (C2-907) — very close at ΔE 2.45, though not an exact twin. It runs noticeably darker (LRV 30 vs 41) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Kalamazoo swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Beige Gray
Annie Sloan has no exact twin of Beige Gray. The nearest is French Linen (FRENCH LINEN) at ΔE 3.91 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs noticeably darker (LRV 34 vs 41). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full French Linen swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Beige Gray
At Backdrop, the closest color to Beige Gray is Anita (BD-AN) — very close at ΔE 2.45, though not an exact twin. It runs noticeably darker (LRV 33 vs 41) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Anita swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Beige Gray
At Kompozit, the closest color to Beige Gray is Whipcord (0338) — very close at ΔE 2.43, though not an exact twin. It runs noticeably darker (LRV 29 vs 41) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Whipcord swatch →