Color spec
| Brand | Benjamin Moore |
| Name | Copley Gray |
| SKU | HC-104 |
| Hex | #918A78 |
| RGB | 145, 138, 120 |
| HSL | 43°, 10%, 52% |
| LRV | 26 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Benjamin Moore Copley Gray
Copley Gray sits in the mid-range at LRV 26, 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.
Copley 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 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
Clare
Portola Paints
Rust-Oleum
Kompozit
Similar Benjamin Moore colors
closest in the Benjamin Moore deckThe nearest shades to Copley 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 #918A78 in HSL space. Pair Copley 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 Copley Gray Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Copley 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-104 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Copley Gray
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Copley Gray. The nearest is Curio Gray (SW 24) at ΔE 4.24 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 26). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Curio Gray swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Copley Gray
The closest Behr equivalent of Copley Gray is Shady Oak (PPF-43). At ΔE 0.85 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 26). If Behr is your counter, order Shady Oak and you'll get the same color. See the full Shady Oak swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Copley Gray
At Valspar, the closest color to Copley Gray is Sweet Carolina (5008-2A) — very close at ΔE 2.05, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26.3 vs 26) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sweet Carolina swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Copley Gray
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Copley Gray is Meander (PPG1029-5) — very close at ΔE 2.38, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 26) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Meander swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Copley Gray
At Glidden, the closest color to Copley Gray is Meander (PPG1029-5) — very close at ΔE 2.3, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 26) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Meander swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Copley Gray
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Copley Gray. The nearest is Curio Gray (HGSW 0024) at ΔE 4.24 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 26). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Curio Gray swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Copley Gray
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Scrublands Habitat (DESS24), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.67). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 26) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Copley Gray without repainting risk. See the full Scrublands Habitat swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Copley Gray
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Copley Gray is Garden Party (JG-53) — very close at ΔE 3, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 26) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Garden Party swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Copley Gray
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Copley Gray is Mouse's Back (NO. 40) — very close at ΔE 2.48, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 26) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mouse's Back swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Copley Gray
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Copley Gray. The nearest is Greystoke (0575) at ΔE 4.16 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 26). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Greystoke swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Copley Gray
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Copley Gray is Burning Idea (0373) — very close at ΔE 3.44, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 26) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Burning Idea swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Copley Gray
Rodda's nearest match is Vintage Shutter (R046), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.11). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 26) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Copley Gray without repainting risk. See the full Vintage Shutter swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Copley Gray
C2 Paint's nearest match is Woodpecker (C2-905), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.93). It runs slightly darker (LRV 24 vs 26) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Copley Gray without repainting risk. See the full Woodpecker swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Copley Gray
Clare has no exact twin of Copley Gray. The nearest is Dirty Chai (PNT100-DP-52) at ΔE 3.91 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 23 vs 26). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Dirty Chai swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Copley Gray
Portola Paints's nearest match is Bond Street (BOND STREET), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.86). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 28 vs 26) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Copley Gray without repainting risk. See the full Bond Street swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Copley Gray
Rust-Oleum has no exact twin of Copley Gray. The nearest is Oat Latte (391446) at ΔE 4.98 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 26). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Oat Latte swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Copley Gray
At Kompozit, the closest color to Copley Gray is Burning Idea (0373) — very close at ΔE 3.44, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 26) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Burning Idea swatch →