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Benjamin Moore Clarksville GrayHC-102 · #B2A990 · LRV 40

Clarksville Gray reads as a warm red-orange tone — mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light. The notes below cover the color's details, what Benjamin Moore HC-102 actually looks like under different light, and the closest matches at competing US brands.

BENJAMIN MOORE CLARKSVILLE GRAY
RGB 178, 169, 144LRV 40

Color spec

BrandBenjamin Moore
NameClarksville Gray
SKUHC-102
Hex#B2A990
RGB178, 169, 144
HSL44°, 18%, 63%
LRV40
Undertonewarm red-orange tone
FamilyNeutral
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About Benjamin Moore Clarksville Gray

Clarksville Gray 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 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.

Clarksville 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

18 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 neutral from that brand.

Sherwin-Williams

1,947 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.74
All neutral at Sherwin-Williams →
SW 6164 · #B2AC96 · ΔE 1.74 · LRV 41
SW 9513 · #B5A78D · ΔE 2.36 · LRV 39
SW 6150 · #B8A992 · ΔE 3.35 · LRV 40
SW 6178 · #ACAD97 · ΔE 4.74 · LRV 41

Behr

5,644 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.51
All neutral at Behr →
PPU8-19 · #AFA792 · ΔE 1.51 · LRV 39
MQ6-27 · #ACA995 · ΔE 3.06 · LRV 39
PPU7-22 · #B2A590 · ΔE 3.06 · LRV 38
MQ2-20 · #B4A796 · ΔE 4.41 · LRV 40

Valspar

2,858 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.13
All neutral at Valspar →
8004-23C · #B4AC95 · ΔE 1.13 · LRV 41
8006-1D · #B0A998 · ΔE 2.92 · LRV 40
M351 · #B5A893 · ΔE 2.94 · LRV 40.1
T679 · #ACA996 · ΔE 3.21 · LRV 39.5

PPG / Glidden

2,132 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.43
All neutral at PPG / Glidden →
PPG1027-4 · #AFA88D · ΔE 1.43 · LRV 39
PPG1102-4 · #B9AA90 · ΔE 2.87 · LRV 41
PPG11-20 · #ADAA96 · ΔE 3.05 · LRV 40
PPG1029-4 · #ADAD96 · ΔE 4.28 · LRV 41

Glidden

3,101 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.96
All neutral at Glidden →
PPG1027-4 · #AFA78D · ΔE 0.96 · LRV 39
60YY 38/120 · #ADA892 · ΔE 2.02 · LRV 38
PPG11-20 · #ADAA96 · ΔE 3.05 · LRV 40
20YY 39/130 · #B7A691 · ΔE 4.81 · LRV 39

Dutch Boy

1,340 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.76
All neutral at Dutch Boy →
423-3DB · #ABA793 · ΔE 2.76 · LRV 38
420-3DB · #B2A48D · ΔE 3.07 · LRV 38
419-4DB · #B8A992 · ΔE 3.35 · LRV 40
HGSW 3235 · #B2AC96 · ΔE 1.74 · LRV 41
HGSW 6164 · #B2AC96 · ΔE 1.74 · LRV 41
HGSW 3185 · #B8A992 · ΔE 3.35 · LRV 40
HGSW 6150 · #B8A992 · ΔE 3.35 · LRV 40

Dunn-Edwards

2,298 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.08
All neutral at Dunn-Edwards →
DEBN68 · #B5AC91 · ΔE 1.08 · LRV 41
DEGR36 · #ADA791 · ΔE 1.71 · LRV 38
DEC771 · #B3AB98 · ΔE 2.27 · LRV 38
DET638 · #B8A88A · ΔE 3.17 · LRV 39

Magnolia Home

160 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.77
All neutral at Magnolia Home →
JG-166 · #B1A789 · ΔE 1.77 · LRV 39
JG-157 · #B4AD9E · ΔE 3.94 · LRV 42

Farrow & Ball

302 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.71
All neutral at Farrow & Ball →
NO. 17 · #AFA592 · ΔE 2.71 · LRV 38
NO. 11 · #B1AC8E · ΔE 2.9 · LRV 41
NO. 18 · #B0AF9B · ΔE 4.13 · LRV 42
NO. G3 · #ADAB9D · ΔE 4.75 · LRV 40

Diamond Vogel

1,386 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.75
All neutral at Diamond Vogel →
0226 · #B3A994 · ΔE 1.75 · LRV 40
0372 · #B0AB94 · ΔE 1.94 · LRV 40
H107 · #B4AB99 · ΔE 2.81 · LRV 40
0233 · #B0A592 · ΔE 2.99 · LRV 38

Hirshfield's

1,469 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.15
All neutral at Hirshfield's →
0345 · #B5AB8F · ΔE 1.15 · LRV 41
0372 · #ADA791 · ΔE 1.71 · LRV 39
H0110 · #B6AA89 · ΔE 2.64 · LRV 41
0226 · #B1A591 · ΔE 2.98 · LRV 39

Rodda

357 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.63
All neutral at Rodda →
CA161 · #AEA68A · ΔE 1.63 · LRV 38
CA154 · #B0A692 · ΔE 2.25 · LRV 39
CA169 · #ACAA97 · ΔE 3.6 · LRV 40

C2 Paint

580 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.79
All neutral at C2 Paint →
C2-685 · #B1A88D · ΔE 0.79 · LRV 39
C2-892 · #B1A995 · ΔE 1.78 · LRV 40
C2-893 · #B7A88B · ΔE 2.73 · LRV 40
C2-814 · #B2A797 · ΔE 4.11 · LRV 39

Portola Paints

69 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.09
All neutral at Portola Paints →
TIKAL · #BDB49A · ΔE 3.09 · LRV 46

Annie Sloan

31 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.57
All neutral at Annie Sloan →
FRENCH LINEN · #A79D84 · ΔE 3.57 · LRV 34

Backdrop

30 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.77
All neutral at Backdrop →
BD-CT · #A89E8A · ΔE 3.77 · LRV 33

Kompozit

1,321 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.15
All neutral at Kompozit →
0345 · #B5AB8F · ΔE 1.15 · LRV 41
0372 · #ADA791 · ΔE 1.71 · LRV 39
0226 · #B1A591 · ΔE 2.98 · LRV 38

Similar Benjamin Moore colors

closest in the Benjamin Moore deck

The nearest shades to Clarksville 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.

1510 · LRV 39
CC-634 · LRV 39
1502 · LRV 40
HC-111 · LRV 40
AF-400 · LRV 41
CSP-175 · LRV 41

Coordinated palette

Generated by hue-rotating #B2A990 in HSL space. Pair Clarksville Gray with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.

COMPLEMENTARY
#B2A990 + #9099B2
TRIADIC
#B2A990 · #90B2A9 · #A990B2
ANALOGOUS
#B29890 · #B2A990 · #AAB290

Accessibility (WCAG contrast)

Sample text on white
2.34:1fail
Sample text on black
8.97:1AAA

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

Benjamin Moore Clarksville Gray Equivalents at Other Brands

Matching Clarksville 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-102 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.

Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Clarksville Gray

At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Clarksville Gray is Sleepy Owlet (SW 9513) — very close at ΔE 2.36, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sleepy Owlet swatch →

Behr Equivalent of Clarksville Gray

Behr's nearest match is Stone Walls (PPU8-19), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.51). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Clarksville Gray without repainting risk. See the full Stone Walls swatch →

Valspar Equivalent of Clarksville Gray

At Valspar, the closest color to Clarksville Gray is Earthy Beige (M351) — very close at ΔE 2.94, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40.1 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Earthy Beige swatch →

PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Clarksville Gray

PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Olive Gray (PPG1027-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.43). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 40) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Clarksville Gray without repainting risk. See the full Olive Gray swatch →

Glidden Equivalent of Clarksville Gray

The closest Glidden equivalent of Clarksville Gray is Olive Gray (PPG1027-4). At ΔE 0.96 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 40). If Glidden is your counter, order Olive Gray and you'll get the same color. See the full Olive Gray swatch →

Dutch Boy Equivalent of Clarksville Gray

At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Clarksville Gray is Khaki-ed (419-4DB) — very close at ΔE 3.35, 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 Khaki-ed swatch →

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Clarksville Gray

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Svelte Sage (HGSW 3235), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.74). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 40) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Clarksville Gray without repainting risk. See the full Svelte Sage swatch →

Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Clarksville Gray

Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Twisted Sisal Rope (DEBN68), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.08). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 40) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Clarksville Gray without repainting risk. See the full Twisted Sisal Rope swatch →

Magnolia Home Equivalent of Clarksville Gray

Magnolia Home's nearest match is Juniper Tree (JG-166), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.77). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 40) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Clarksville Gray without repainting risk. See the full Juniper Tree swatch →

Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Clarksville Gray

At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Clarksville Gray is Stone White (NO. 11) — very close at ΔE 2.9, 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 Stone White swatch →

Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Clarksville Gray

Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Sedge (0226), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.75). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Clarksville Gray without repainting risk. See the full Sedge swatch →

Hirshfield's Equivalent of Clarksville Gray

Hirshfield's's nearest match is Travertine Path (0345), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.15). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Clarksville Gray without repainting risk. See the full Travertine Path swatch →

Rodda Equivalent of Clarksville Gray

At Rodda, the closest color to Clarksville Gray is China Clay (CA154) — very close at ΔE 2.25, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full China Clay swatch →

C2 Paint Equivalent of Clarksville Gray

The closest C2 Paint equivalent of Clarksville Gray is Element (C2-685). At ΔE 0.79 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 40). If C2 Paint is your counter, order Element and you'll get the same color. See the full Element swatch →

Kompozit Equivalent of Clarksville Gray

Kompozit's nearest match is Travertine Path (0345), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.15). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Clarksville Gray without repainting risk. See the full Travertine Path swatch →

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