Color spec
| Brand | Benjamin Moore |
| Name | Brewster Gray |
| SKU | HC-162 |
| Hex | #8A9696 |
| RGB | 138, 150, 150 |
| HSL | 180°, 5%, 56% |
| LRV | 30 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Gray |
About Benjamin Moore Brewster Gray
Brewster Gray sits in the mid-range at LRV 30, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Because it carries almost no measurable hue, it stays a true neutral and pairs cleanly with nearly any trim or floor. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Brewster Gray is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. 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 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 gray 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
Kompozit
Similar Benjamin Moore colors
closest in the Benjamin Moore deckThe nearest shades to Brewster 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 #8A9696 in HSL space. Pair Brewster 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 Brewster Gray Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Brewster 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-162 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Brewster Gray
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Brewster Gray. The nearest is Steely Gray (SW 7664) at ΔE 3.69 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 30). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Steely Gray swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Brewster Gray
Behr's nearest match is Atmospheric (PPU12-15), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.06). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 30) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Brewster Gray without repainting risk. See the full Atmospheric swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Brewster Gray
The closest Valspar equivalent of Brewster Gray is Skyscraper (8004-34E). At ΔE 0.87 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 30). If Valspar is your counter, order Skyscraper and you'll get the same color. See the full Skyscraper swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Brewster Gray
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Brewster Gray is Steeple Gray (PPG1012-5) — very close at ΔE 2.79, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 30) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Steeple Gray swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Brewster Gray
At Glidden, the closest color to Brewster Gray is Steeple Gray (PPG1012-5) — very close at ΔE 3.17, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 30) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Steeple Gray swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Brewster Gray
The closest Dutch Boy equivalent of Brewster Gray is Grayed Foundry (426-6DB). At ΔE 0.87 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 30). If Dutch Boy is your counter, order Grayed Foundry and you'll get the same color. See the full Grayed Foundry swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Brewster Gray
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Brewster Gray. The nearest is Steely Gray (HGSW 1453) at ΔE 3.69 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 30). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Steely Gray swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Brewster Gray
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Cold and Rainy (DESS36), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.27). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 30) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Brewster Gray without repainting risk. See the full Cold and Rainy swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Brewster Gray
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Brewster Gray. The nearest is Sir Drake (JG-02) at ΔE 3.51 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 30). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sir Drake swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Brewster Gray
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Brewster Gray is Oval Room Blue (NO. 85) — very close at ΔE 2.92, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 30) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Oval Room Blue swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Brewster Gray
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Brewster Gray is Nichols Beach (H048) — very close at ΔE 2.7, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 28 vs 30) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Nichols Beach swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Brewster Gray
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Brewster Gray is Standish Blue (H0048) — very close at ΔE 2.42, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 30) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Standish Blue swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Brewster Gray
At Rodda, the closest color to Brewster Gray is Garibaldi (CA197) — very close at ΔE 2.15, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 30) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Garibaldi swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Brewster Gray
Portola Paints has no exact twin of Brewster Gray. The nearest is Jules (JULES) at ΔE 4.37 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 28 vs 30). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Jules swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Brewster Gray
Kompozit has no exact twin of Brewster Gray. The nearest is North Beach Blue (0485) at ΔE 4.43 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 30). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full North Beach Blue swatch →