Color spec
| Brand | Benjamin Moore |
| Name | Colorado Gray |
| SKU | 2136-50 |
| Hex | #9EB5B8 |
| RGB | 158, 181, 184 |
| HSL | 187°, 15%, 67% |
| LRV | 44 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Gray |
About Benjamin Moore Colorado Gray
Colorado Gray sits in the mid-range at LRV 44, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its teal 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.
Colorado 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
19 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
Clare
Portola Paints
Backdrop
Rust-Oleum
Kompozit
Similar Benjamin Moore colors
closest in the Benjamin Moore deckThe nearest shades to Colorado 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 #9EB5B8 in HSL space. Pair Colorado 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 Colorado Gray Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Colorado 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 2136-50 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Colorado Gray
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Colorado Gray. The nearest is Dockside Blue (SW 7601) at ΔE 3.75 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 44). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Dockside Blue swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Colorado Gray
The closest Behr equivalent of Colorado Gray is Harmonious (PPU13-12). At ΔE 0.98 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 44). If Behr is your counter, order Harmonious and you'll get the same color. See the full Harmonious swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Colorado Gray
At Valspar, the closest color to Colorado Gray is Artisan Blue (M228) — very close at ΔE 2.06, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 44) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Artisan Blue swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Colorado Gray
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Colorado Gray is Blue By You (PPG1035-3). At ΔE 0.47 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 44). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Blue By You and you'll get the same color. See the full Blue By You swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Colorado Gray
The closest Glidden equivalent of Colorado Gray is Blue By You (PPG1035-3). At ΔE 0.55 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 44). If Glidden is your counter, order Blue By You and you'll get the same color. See the full Blue By You swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Colorado Gray
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Colorado Gray is Stonewash Blue (432-3DB) — very close at ΔE 3.3, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 44) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Stonewash Blue swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Colorado Gray
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Colorado Gray is Falkland Blue (HGSW 3316) — very close at ΔE 2.54, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 46 vs 44) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Falkland Blue swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Colorado Gray
The closest Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Colorado Gray is Powder Mill (DET566). At ΔE 0.77 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 44). If Dunn-Edwards is your counter, order Powder Mill and you'll get the same color. See the full Powder Mill swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Colorado Gray
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Colorado Gray. The nearest is Rainy Days (JG-01) at ΔE 3.6 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 44). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Rainy Days swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Colorado Gray
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Colorado Gray is Stormy Bay (0484) — very close at ΔE 2.04, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 44) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Stormy Bay swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Colorado Gray
At Rodda, the closest color to Colorado Gray is Patina (CA190) — very close at ΔE 2.46, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 44) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Patina swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Colorado Gray
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Colorado Gray. The nearest is Well Water (BD18) at ΔE 3.88 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 44). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Well Water swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Colorado Gray
At Portola Paints, the closest color to Colorado Gray is Costa (COSTA) — very close at ΔE 2.84, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 49 vs 44) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Costa swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Colorado Gray
At Backdrop, the closest color to Colorado Gray is Underdog (BD-UD) — very close at ΔE 3.05, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 41 vs 44) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Underdog swatch →