Color spec
| Brand | Benjamin Moore |
| Name | Gray Cardigan |
| SKU | 1600 |
| Hex | #9A9F9E |
| RGB | 154, 159, 158 |
| HSL | 168°, 3%, 61% |
| LRV | 35 |
| Undertone | neutral with no strong undertone |
| Family | Gray |
About Benjamin Moore Gray Cardigan
Gray Cardigan sits in the mid-range at LRV 35, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Because it carries almost no measurable hue, it stays a true neutral and pairs cleanly with nearly any trim or floor. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Gray Cardigan is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Grays like this read as a modern neutral and sit comfortably alongside both warm woods and cool metals.
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 gray 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
Backdrop
Kompozit
Similar Benjamin Moore colors
closest in the Benjamin Moore deckThe nearest shades to Gray Cardigan 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 #9A9F9E in HSL space. Pair Gray Cardigan 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 Gray Cardigan Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Gray Cardigan 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 1600 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Gray Cardigan
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Gray Cardigan is Bedrock (SW 9563) — very close at ΔE 3.16, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 35) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bedrock swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Gray Cardigan
Behr's nearest match is Grey River Rock (HDC-SM16-02), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.44). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 35) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Gray Cardigan without repainting risk. See the full Grey River Rock swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Gray Cardigan
At Valspar, the closest color to Gray Cardigan is Sleepy Kitten (8006-11D) — very close at ΔE 3.41, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 33 vs 35) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sleepy Kitten swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Gray Cardigan
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Gray Cardigan is Steel Curtain (PPG0994-5) — very close at ΔE 2.18, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 35) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Steel Curtain swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Gray Cardigan
At Glidden, the closest color to Gray Cardigan is Burnished Blade (PPG0995-5) — very close at ΔE 2.06, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 35) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Burnished Blade swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Gray Cardigan
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Gray Cardigan. The nearest is Rustic Blue (430-4DB) at ΔE 4.09 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 35). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Rustic Blue swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Gray Cardigan
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Gray Cardigan. The nearest is Babbling Brooke (HGSW 3364) at ΔE 3.7 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 35). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Babbling Brooke swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Gray Cardigan
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Concrete Jungle (DEGR68), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.26). It runs slightly darker (LRV 33 vs 35) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Gray Cardigan without repainting risk. See the full Concrete Jungle swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Gray Cardigan
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Gray Cardigan. The nearest is Display (JG-84) at ΔE 4.6 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 35). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Display swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Gray Cardigan
Farrow & Ball's nearest match is Manor House Gray (NO. 265), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.72). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 35) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Gray Cardigan without repainting risk. See the full Manor House Gray swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Gray Cardigan
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Gray Cardigan. The nearest is Jet Gray (0548) at ΔE 4.49 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 35). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Jet Gray swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Gray Cardigan
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Gray Cardigan is Smoky Tone (0541) — very close at ΔE 2.04, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 35) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Smoky Tone swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Gray Cardigan
At Rodda, the closest color to Gray Cardigan is On the Rocks (R069) — very close at ΔE 3.18, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 35) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full On the Rocks swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Gray Cardigan
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Gray Cardigan is Hailstorm (C2-969) — very close at ΔE 2.93, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 33 vs 35) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Hailstorm swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Gray Cardigan
At Clare, the closest color to Gray Cardigan is Set In Stone (PNT100-LT-15) — very close at ΔE 3.4, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 35) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Set In Stone swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Gray Cardigan
Portola Paints has no exact twin of Gray Cardigan. The nearest is Twin Peaks (TWIN PEAKS) at ΔE 4.54 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 33 vs 35). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Twin Peaks swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Gray Cardigan
Backdrop has no exact twin of Gray Cardigan. The nearest is Nuevo (BD-NU) at ΔE 4.78 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 38 vs 35). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Nuevo swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Gray Cardigan
At Kompozit, the closest color to Gray Cardigan is Smoky Tone (0541) — very close at ΔE 2.04, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 35) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Smoky Tone swatch →