Color spec
| Brand | Benjamin Moore |
| Name | Elemental |
| SKU | AF-400 |
| Hex | #B1AC8D |
| RGB | 177, 172, 141 |
| HSL | 52°, 19%, 62% |
| LRV | 41 |
| Undertone | warm yellow tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Benjamin Moore Elemental
Elemental sits in the mid-range at LRV 41, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its yellow 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.
Elemental 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
17 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
Portola Paints
Rust-Oleum
Kompozit
Similar Benjamin Moore colors
closest in the Benjamin Moore deckThe nearest shades to Elemental 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 #B1AC8D in HSL space. Pair Elemental 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 Elemental Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Elemental 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 AF-400 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Elemental
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Elemental is Majolica Green (SW 13) — very close at ΔE 3.18, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 41) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Majolica Green swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Elemental
Behr's nearest match is Sanctuary (PPU9-21), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.41). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 41) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Elemental without repainting risk. See the full Sanctuary swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Elemental
Valspar has no exact twin of Elemental. The nearest is Fresh Leaf (8004-22D) at ΔE 3.91 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 41). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Fresh Leaf swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Elemental
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Elemental is Lively Ivy (PPG11-30) — very close at ΔE 2.07, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 41) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lively Ivy swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Elemental
At Glidden, the closest color to Elemental is Always Avocado (90YY 40/158) — very close at ΔE 3.06, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 41) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Always Avocado swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Elemental
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Speckled Shell (323-3DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.92). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 41) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Elemental without repainting risk. See the full Speckled Shell swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Elemental
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Elemental is Svelte Sage (HGSW 3235) — very close at ΔE 3.23, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 41) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Svelte Sage swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Elemental
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Elemental is Twisted Sisal Rope (DEBN68) — very close at ΔE 2.56, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 41) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Twisted Sisal Rope swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Elemental
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Elemental is Juniper Tree (JG-166) — very close at ΔE 2.66, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 39 vs 41) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Juniper Tree swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Elemental
The closest Farrow & Ball equivalent of Elemental is Stone White (NO. 11). At ΔE 0.32 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 41). If Farrow & Ball is your counter, order Stone White and you'll get the same color. See the full Stone White swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Elemental
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Elemental is Historic Shade (0372) — very close at ΔE 2.7, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 41) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Historic Shade swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Elemental
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Elemental is Travertine Path (0345) — very close at ΔE 2.74, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 41) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Travertine Path swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Elemental
Rodda's nearest match is Artichoke (CA160), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.85). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 43 vs 41) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Elemental without repainting risk. See the full Artichoke swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Elemental
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Elemental is Switch (C2-667) — very close at ΔE 2.7, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 41) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Switch swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Elemental
Portola Paints has no exact twin of Elemental. The nearest is Tikal (TIKAL) at ΔE 3.81 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 46 vs 41). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Tikal swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Elemental
Rust-Oleum has no exact twin of Elemental. The nearest is Tate Green (371674) at ΔE 4.03 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 38 vs 41). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Tate Green swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Elemental
At Kompozit, the closest color to Elemental is Travertine Path (0345) — very close at ΔE 2.74, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 41) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Travertine Path swatch →