Color spec
| Brand | Benjamin Moore |
| Name | Graystone |
| SKU | 1475 |
| Hex | #99958C |
| RGB | 153, 149, 140 |
| HSL | 42°, 6%, 57% |
| LRV | 31 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Benjamin Moore Graystone
Graystone sits in the mid-range at LRV 31, 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.
Graystone 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 Graystone 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 #99958C in HSL space. Pair Graystone 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 Graystone Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Graystone 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 1475 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Graystone
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Graystone. The nearest is Evergreen Fog (SW 9130) at ΔE 4.01 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 31). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Evergreen Fog swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Graystone
The closest Behr equivalent of Graystone is Iron Gate (MQ2-60). At ΔE 0.89 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 31). If Behr is your counter, order Iron Gate and you'll get the same color. See the full Iron Gate swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Graystone
At Valspar, the closest color to Graystone is Gray Expose (5007-2A) — very close at ΔE 2.58, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30.6 vs 31) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Gray Expose swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Graystone
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Steeped Tea (PPG0999-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Graystone without repainting risk. See the full Steeped Tea swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Graystone
Glidden's nearest match is Steeped Tea (PPG0999-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.4). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Graystone without repainting risk. See the full Steeped Tea swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Graystone
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Graystone is Padlock Gray (438-4DB) — very close at ΔE 2.2, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 31) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Padlock Gray swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Graystone
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Graystone. The nearest is Hunters Pointe (HGSW 3264) at ΔE 4.01 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 31). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Hunters Pointe swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Graystone
The closest Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Graystone is Collecting Driftwood (DESS46). At ΔE 0.61 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 31). If Dunn-Edwards is your counter, order Collecting Driftwood and you'll get the same color. See the full Collecting Driftwood swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Graystone
Farrow & Ball's nearest match is Chemise (NO. 216), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.98). It runs slightly darker (LRV 29 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Graystone without repainting risk. See the full Chemise swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Graystone
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Graystone. The nearest is Everlasting Sage (0422) at ΔE 3.76 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 31). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Everlasting Sage swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Graystone
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Graystone. The nearest is Everlasting Sage (0422) at ΔE 3.93 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 31). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Everlasting Sage swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Graystone
At Rodda, the closest color to Graystone is Ashes (CA088) — very close at ΔE 3.17, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 29 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Ashes swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Graystone
C2 Paint's nearest match is Hammered (C2-889), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.36). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Graystone without repainting risk. See the full Hammered swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Graystone
At Clare, the closest color to Graystone is Shade (PNT100-MD-14) — very close at ΔE 3.01, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 28 vs 31) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Shade swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Graystone
Kompozit has no exact twin of Graystone. The nearest is Everlasting Sage (0422) at ΔE 3.93 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 31). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Everlasting Sage swatch →