Color spec
| Brand | Benjamin Moore |
| Name | Finnie Gray |
| SKU | CW-55 |
| Hex | #B4AC99 |
| RGB | 180, 172, 153 |
| HSL | 42°, 15%, 65% |
| LRV | 42 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Benjamin Moore Finnie Gray
Finnie Gray sits in the mid-range at LRV 42, 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.
Finnie 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
Portola Paints
Annie Sloan
Backdrop
Kompozit
Similar Benjamin Moore colors
closest in the Benjamin Moore deckThe nearest shades to Finnie 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 #B4AC99 in HSL space. Pair Finnie 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 Finnie Gray Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Finnie 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 CW-55 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Finnie Gray
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Gateway Gray (SW 7644), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.32). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Finnie Gray without repainting risk. See the full Gateway Gray swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Finnie Gray
Behr's nearest match is Mountain Shade (ECC-47-1), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.13). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Finnie Gray without repainting risk. See the full Mountain Shade swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Finnie Gray
Valspar's nearest match is Soothing Sage (8004-23C), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.55). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Finnie Gray without repainting risk. See the full Soothing Sage swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Finnie Gray
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is True Khaki (PPG14-27), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.49). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Finnie Gray without repainting risk. See the full True Khaki swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Finnie Gray
At Glidden, the closest color to Finnie Gray is Desert Dune (PPG1023-4) — very close at ΔE 2.3, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Desert Dune swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Finnie Gray
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Shale Ridge (421-3DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.32). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Finnie Gray without repainting risk. See the full Shale Ridge swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Finnie Gray
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Svelte Sage (HGSW 3235), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.78). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 42) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Finnie Gray without repainting risk. See the full Svelte Sage swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Finnie Gray
The closest Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Finnie Gray is Shaggy Barked (DEC771). At ΔE 0.29 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 38 vs 42). If Dunn-Edwards is your counter, order Shaggy Barked and you'll get the same color. See the full Shaggy Barked swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Finnie Gray
Magnolia Home's nearest match is Drawing Room (JG-157), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.6). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Finnie Gray without repainting risk. See the full Drawing Room swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Finnie Gray
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Finnie Gray. The nearest is French Gray (NO. 18) at ΔE 3.65 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full French Gray swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Finnie Gray
The closest Diamond Vogel equivalent of Finnie Gray is Salem Clay (H107). At ΔE 0.79 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 40 vs 42). If Diamond Vogel is your counter, order Salem Clay and you'll get the same color. See the full Salem Clay swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Finnie Gray
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Langdon Dove (H0107), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.55). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Finnie Gray without repainting risk. See the full Langdon Dove swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Finnie Gray
The closest Rodda equivalent of Finnie Gray is Sagebrush (CA153). At ΔE 0.72 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42). If Rodda is your counter, order Sagebrush and you'll get the same color. See the full Sagebrush swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Finnie Gray
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Finnie Gray. The nearest is Intrigue (C2-812) at ΔE 3.73 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 42). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Intrigue swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Finnie Gray
Kompozit has no exact twin of Finnie Gray. The nearest is Delicate Honeysweet (0189) at ΔE 4.7 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Delicate Honeysweet swatch →