Color spec
| Brand | Benjamin Moore |
| Name | Equestrian Gray |
| SKU | 1553 |
| Hex | #908878 |
| RGB | 144, 136, 120 |
| HSL | 40°, 10%, 52% |
| LRV | 25 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Benjamin Moore Equestrian Gray
Equestrian Gray sits in the mid-range at LRV 25, 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.
Equestrian 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 Equestrian 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 #908878 in HSL space. Pair Equestrian 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 Equestrian Gray Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Equestrian 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 1553 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Equestrian Gray
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Equestrian Gray is Alloy (SW 9569) — very close at ΔE 3.32, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 25) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Alloy swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Equestrian Gray
The closest Behr equivalent of Equestrian Gray is Fifth Olive-Nue (T16-08). At ΔE 0.94 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 24 vs 25). If Behr is your counter, order Fifth Olive-Nue and you'll get the same color. See the full Fifth Olive-Nue swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Equestrian Gray
Valspar's nearest match is Artichoke (6003-2A), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.45). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 24.1 vs 25) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Equestrian Gray without repainting risk. See the full Artichoke swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Equestrian Gray
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Roller Coaster (PPG1008-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.13). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 24 vs 25) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Equestrian Gray without repainting risk. See the full Roller Coaster swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Equestrian Gray
At Glidden, the closest color to Equestrian Gray is Meander (PPG1029-5) — very close at ΔE 3.41, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 25) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Meander swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Equestrian Gray
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Equestrian Gray. The nearest is Promising Gray (439-4DB) at ΔE 3.59 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 24 vs 25). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Promising Gray swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Equestrian Gray
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Equestrian Gray. The nearest is Curio Gray (HGSW 0024) at ΔE 3.52 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 25). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Curio Gray swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Equestrian Gray
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Equestrian Gray is Scrublands Habitat (DESS24) — very close at ΔE 2.18, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 25) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Scrublands Habitat swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Equestrian Gray
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Equestrian Gray is Reclaimed Wood (JG-124) — very close at ΔE 2.71, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 25) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Reclaimed Wood swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Equestrian Gray
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Equestrian Gray is Mouse's Back (NO. 40) — very close at ΔE 2.23, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 25) 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 Equestrian Gray
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Equestrian Gray. The nearest is Greystoke (0575) at ΔE 3.91 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 25). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Greystoke swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Equestrian Gray
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Equestrian Gray. The nearest is Burning Idea (0373) at ΔE 4.64 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 27 vs 25). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Burning Idea swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Equestrian Gray
Rodda's nearest match is Olive Brown (CA082), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.19). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 25) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Equestrian Gray without repainting risk. See the full Olive Brown swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Equestrian Gray
C2 Paint's nearest match is Woodpecker (C2-905), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.23). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 24 vs 25) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Equestrian Gray without repainting risk. See the full Woodpecker swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Equestrian Gray
At Clare, the closest color to Equestrian Gray is Dirty Chai (PNT100-DP-52) — very close at ΔE 2.68, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 23 vs 25) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Dirty Chai swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Equestrian Gray
At Portola Paints, the closest color to Equestrian Gray is Bond Street (BOND STREET) — very close at ΔE 2.96, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 28 vs 25) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bond Street swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Equestrian Gray
Rust-Oleum has no exact twin of Equestrian Gray. The nearest is Oat Latte (391446) at ΔE 4.31 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 27 vs 25). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Oat Latte swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Equestrian Gray
Kompozit has no exact twin of Equestrian Gray. The nearest is Burning Idea (0373) at ΔE 4.64 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 25). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Burning Idea swatch →