PAINT COLOR COMPARISON
Benjamin MooreEdgecomb Grayvs Sherwin-WilliamsAccessible Beige
Why this comparison. Cross-brand greige flagship comparison.
Edgecomb Gray and Accessible Beige are visually nearly identical (ΔE 0.69). Most eyes can't tell them apart on a wall — pick whichever is easier to source.
BENJAMIN MOORE · HC-173
Edgecomb Gray
#D2C9B7 · LRV 63
Undertone: red-orange / warm
SHERWIN-WILLIAMS · SW 7036
Accessible Beige
#D1C7B4 · LRV 58
Undertone: red-orange / warm
The numbers
ΔE2000
0.69
imperceptible
Perceptual color distance — lower = more similar
LRV DELTA
5
Edgecomb Gray is lighter
Light reflectance: how bright on a wall
UNDERTONE
Same
Edgecomb Gray: red-orange / warm
Accessible Beige: red-orange / warm
Accessible Beige: red-orange / warm
Edgecomb Gray is slightly lighter (LRV 63 vs 58, 5-point delta).
Specs side by side
| Spec | Edgecomb Gray | Accessible Beige |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Benjamin Moore | Sherwin-Williams |
| SKU | HC-173 | SW 7036 |
| Hex | #D2C9B7 | #D1C7B4 |
| RGB | 210, 201, 183 | 209, 199, 180 |
| LRV | 63 | 58 |
| Undertone | red-orange / warm | red-orange / warm |
| Family | Neutral | Neutral |
When to pick which
PICK EDGECOMB GRAY
Benjamin Moore Edgecomb Gray
Best when you want the slightly lighter, airier read.
PICK ACCESSIBLE BEIGE
Sherwin-Williams Accessible Beige
Best when you want a warmer wall feel — pairs well with brass, oak, and creams.
Kompozit alternatives
Closest hex in the Kompozit deck for each side, ranked by ΔE2000.
EXPLORE MORE