Color spec
| Brand | Benjamin Moore |
| Name | Bennington Gray |
| SKU | HC-82 |
| Hex | #C2B59A |
| RGB | 194, 181, 154 |
| HSL | 41°, 25%, 68% |
| LRV | 47 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Benjamin Moore Bennington Gray
Bennington Gray sits in the mid-range at LRV 47, 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.
Bennington 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
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Portola Paints
Annie Sloan
Kompozit
Similar Benjamin Moore colors
closest in the Benjamin Moore deckThe nearest shades to Bennington 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 #C2B59A in HSL space. Pair Bennington 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 Bennington Gray Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Bennington 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 HC-82 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Bennington Gray
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Bennington Gray is Windsor Greige (SW 7528) — very close at ΔE 2.15, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Windsor Greige swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Bennington Gray
The closest Behr equivalent of Bennington Gray is Palisade (ECC-21-2). At ΔE 0.95 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 47). If Behr is your counter, order Palisade and you'll get the same color. See the full Palisade swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Bennington Gray
Valspar's nearest match is Kiln Clay (T579), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.89). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47.1 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Bennington Gray without repainting risk. See the full Kiln Clay swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Bennington Gray
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Bennington Gray is Distant Valley (PPG11-19). At ΔE 0.71 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Distant Valley and you'll get the same color. See the full Distant Valley swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Bennington Gray
Glidden's nearest match is Distant Valley (PPG11-19), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.41). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Bennington Gray without repainting risk. See the full Distant Valley swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Bennington Gray
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Bennington Gray is Olivaster Tan (323-2DB) — very close at ΔE 2.21, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Olivaster Tan swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Bennington Gray
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Bennington Gray. The nearest is Nomadic Desert (HGSW 3146) at ΔE 4.58 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 47). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Nomadic Desert swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Bennington Gray
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Bennington Gray is Skein of Yarn (DEBN55) — very close at ΔE 3.01, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Skein of Yarn swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Bennington Gray
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Bennington Gray is Embossed Letter (JG-106) — very close at ΔE 2.71, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 44 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Embossed Letter swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Bennington Gray
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Bennington Gray. The nearest is Ash Grey (NO. W9) at ΔE 4.63 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Ash Grey swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Bennington Gray
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Roman Ruins (0225), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.94). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Bennington Gray without repainting risk. See the full Roman Ruins swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Bennington Gray
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Wicker Basket (0280), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.76). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Bennington Gray without repainting risk. See the full Wicker Basket swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Bennington Gray
Rodda has no exact twin of Bennington Gray. The nearest is Cashmere (CA056) at ΔE 4.73 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Cashmere swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Bennington Gray
The closest C2 Paint equivalent of Bennington Gray is Hemp (C2-876). At ΔE 0.68 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 47). If C2 Paint is your counter, order Hemp and you'll get the same color. See the full Hemp swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Bennington Gray
Portola Paints's nearest match is Tikal (TIKAL), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.88). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Bennington Gray without repainting risk. See the full Tikal swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Bennington Gray
Annie Sloan has no exact twin of Bennington Gray. The nearest is Versailles (VERSAILLES) at ΔE 4.73 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Versailles swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Bennington Gray
Kompozit's nearest match is Wicker Basket (0280), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.76). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Bennington Gray without repainting risk. See the full Wicker Basket swatch →