Color spec
| Brand | Benjamin Moore |
| Name | Cape May Cobblestone |
| SKU | 1474 |
| Hex | #ADABA2 |
| RGB | 173, 171, 162 |
| HSL | 49°, 6%, 66% |
| LRV | 40 |
| Undertone | warm yellow tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Benjamin Moore Cape May Cobblestone
Cape May Cobblestone sits in the mid-range at LRV 40, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its yellow 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.
Cape May Cobblestone 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
Backdrop
Kompozit
Similar Benjamin Moore colors
closest in the Benjamin Moore deckThe nearest shades to Cape May Cobblestone 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 #ADABA2 in HSL space. Pair Cape May Cobblestone 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 Cape May Cobblestone Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Cape May Cobblestone 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 1474 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Cape May Cobblestone
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Cape May Cobblestone is Escape Gray (SW 6185) — very close at ΔE 2.61, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 40) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Escape Gray swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Cape May Cobblestone
The closest Behr equivalent of Cape May Cobblestone is Downtown Gray (PPU24-10). At ΔE 0.84 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40). If Behr is your counter, order Downtown Gray and you'll get the same color. See the full Downtown Gray swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Cape May Cobblestone
Valspar's nearest match is Coastal Jetty (5007-1C), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.78). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39.5 vs 40) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Cape May Cobblestone without repainting risk. See the full Coastal Jetty swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Cape May Cobblestone
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Cape May Cobblestone is Kalispell (PPG0998-3) — very close at ΔE 2.13, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Kalispell swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Cape May Cobblestone
Glidden's nearest match is Kalispell (PPG0998-3), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.31). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Cape May Cobblestone without repainting risk. See the full Kalispell swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Cape May Cobblestone
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Cape May Cobblestone is Promenade Gray (422-4DB) — very close at ΔE 2.7, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Promenade Gray swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Cape May Cobblestone
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Cape May Cobblestone is Escape Gray (HGSW 3265) — very close at ΔE 2.61, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Escape Gray swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Cape May Cobblestone
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Heart of Stone (DEGR17), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.31). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Cape May Cobblestone without repainting risk. See the full Heart of Stone swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Cape May Cobblestone
Magnolia Home's nearest match is Refinished (JG-118), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.78). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Cape May Cobblestone without repainting risk. See the full Refinished swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Cape May Cobblestone
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Cape May Cobblestone is Vitty Green (NO. G3) — very close at ΔE 2.25, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Vitty Green swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Cape May Cobblestone
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Cape May Cobblestone is In the Hills (0561) — very close at ΔE 2.51, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full In the Hills swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Cape May Cobblestone
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Cape May Cobblestone. The nearest is Smoky Wings (0553) at ΔE 4.39 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 43 vs 40). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Smoky Wings swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Cape May Cobblestone
Rodda's nearest match is Wreath (CA164), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.64). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 42 vs 40) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Cape May Cobblestone without repainting risk. See the full Wreath swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Cape May Cobblestone
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Cape May Cobblestone is Pale Granite (C2-783) — very close at ΔE 2.57, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Pale Granite swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Cape May Cobblestone
At Portola Paints, the closest color to Cape May Cobblestone is Aberdeen (ABERDEEN) — very close at ΔE 3.14, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 45 vs 40) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Aberdeen swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Cape May Cobblestone
At Backdrop, the closest color to Cape May Cobblestone is Nuevo (BD-NU) — very close at ΔE 3.26, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 38 vs 40) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Nuevo swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Cape May Cobblestone
Kompozit has no exact twin of Cape May Cobblestone. The nearest is Smoky Wings (0553) at ΔE 4.39 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 42 vs 40). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Smoky Wings swatch →