Color spec
| Brand | Benjamin Moore |
| Name | Deer Granite |
| SKU | CC-452 |
| Hex | #9E8C7C |
| RGB | 158, 140, 124 |
| HSL | 28°, 15%, 55% |
| LRV | 28 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Benjamin Moore Deer Granite
Deer Granite sits in the mid-range at LRV 28, 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.
Deer Granite 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
15 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
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Backdrop
Kompozit
Similar Benjamin Moore colors
closest in the Benjamin Moore deckThe nearest shades to Deer Granite 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 #9E8C7C in HSL space. Pair Deer Granite 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 Deer Granite Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Deer Granite 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 CC-452 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Deer Granite
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Dry Dock (SW 7502), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.05). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Deer Granite without repainting risk. See the full Dry Dock swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Deer Granite
The closest Behr equivalent of Deer Granite is Antique Leather (UL140-6). At ΔE 0.58 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28). If Behr is your counter, order Antique Leather and you'll get the same color. See the full Antique Leather swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Deer Granite
Valspar's nearest match is Ancient Wonder (M112), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.95). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27.7 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Deer Granite without repainting risk. See the full Ancient Wonder swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Deer Granite
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Deer Granite is Roasted Chestnut (PPG15-30). At ΔE 0.99 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Roasted Chestnut and you'll get the same color. See the full Roasted Chestnut swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Deer Granite
The closest Glidden equivalent of Deer Granite is Roasted Chestnut (PPG15-30). At ΔE 0.48 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 28). If Glidden is your counter, order Roasted Chestnut and you'll get the same color. See the full Roasted Chestnut swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Deer Granite
The closest HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Deer Granite is Market Mushroom (HGSW 3084). At ΔE 0.68 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28). If HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Market Mushroom and you'll get the same color. See the full Market Mushroom swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Deer Granite
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Wild Maitake (DEBN24), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.26). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Deer Granite without repainting risk. See the full Wild Maitake swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Deer Granite
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Deer Granite. The nearest is Homebody (JG-136) at ΔE 4.92 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 28). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Homebody swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Deer Granite
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Deer Granite. The nearest is Charleston Gray (NO. 243) at ΔE 4.08 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 28). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Charleston Gray swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Deer Granite
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Deer Granite. The nearest is Bush Buck (0141) at ΔE 4.44 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 28). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Bush Buck swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Deer Granite
Rodda's nearest match is Mocha (CA048), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.23). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Deer Granite without repainting risk. See the full Mocha swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Deer Granite
Backdrop has no exact twin of Deer Granite. The nearest is Anita (BD-AN) at ΔE 4.08 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 33 vs 28). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Anita swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Deer Granite
Kompozit has no exact twin of Deer Granite. The nearest is Bush Buck (0141) at ΔE 4.44 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 28). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Bush Buck swatch →