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Benjamin Moore Graystone1475 · #99958C · LRV 31

Graystone reads as a warm red-orange tone — mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light. The notes below cover the color's details, what Benjamin Moore 1475 actually looks like under different light, and the closest matches at competing US brands.

BENJAMIN MOORE GRAYSTONE
RGB 153, 149, 140LRV 31

Color spec

BrandBenjamin Moore
NameGraystone
SKU1475
Hex#99958C
RGB153, 149, 140
HSL42°, 6%, 57%
LRV31
Undertonewarm red-orange tone
FamilyNeutral
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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 5

The 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

1,947 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.94
All neutral at Sherwin-Williams →
SW 9131 · #949488 · ΔE 2.94 · LRV 29
SW 7669 · #959491 · ΔE 3.1 · LRV 30
SW 9163 · #939591 · ΔE 3.58 · LRV 30
SW 9130 · #95978A · ΔE 4.01 · LRV 30

Behr

5,644 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.89
All neutral at Behr →
MQ2-60 · #99948C · ΔE 0.89 · LRV 30
N360-4 · #99968F · ΔE 1.03 · LRV 31
780B-5 · #969591 · ΔE 2.62 · LRV 30
MQ6-21 · #95978C · ΔE 3.53 · LRV 30

Valspar

2,858 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.77
All neutral at Valspar →
6004-2A · #9E978C · ΔE 1.77 · LRV 31.3
M102 · #9B9893 · ΔE 2.2 · LRV 31.5
5007-2A · #97978C · ΔE 2.58 · LRV 30.6
6005-2A · #9E9386 · ΔE 3.53 · LRV 29.9

PPG / Glidden

2,132 colors in deck · best ΔE 1
All neutral at PPG / Glidden →
PPG0999-4 · #999489 · ΔE 1 · LRV 30
PPG1007-5 · #97938C · ΔE 1.18 · LRV 29
PPG0994-6 · #919691 · ΔE 4.67 · LRV 30

Glidden

3,101 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.4
All neutral at Glidden →
PPG0999-4 · #999488 · ΔE 1.4 · LRV 30
PPG1007-5 · #97928B · ΔE 1.57 · LRV 29
PPG1022-4 · #A1968C · ΔE 3.65 · LRV 31

Dutch Boy

1,340 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.12
All neutral at Dutch Boy →
439-3DB · #A0998F · ΔE 2.12 · LRV 32
438-4DB · #9B9893 · ΔE 2.2 · LRV 31
405-4DB · #9E9284 · ΔE 4.07 · LRV 29
HGSW 3274 · #949488 · ΔE 2.94 · LRV 29
HGSW 9131 · #949488 · ΔE 2.94 · LRV 29
HGSW 3264 · #95978A · ΔE 4.01 · LRV 30
HGSW 9130 · #95978A · ΔE 4.01 · LRV 30

Dunn-Edwards

2,298 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.61
All neutral at Dunn-Edwards →
DESS46 · #99948B · ΔE 0.61 · LRV 30
DEGR28 · #9B988F · ΔE 1.06 · LRV 31
DEGR14 · #98938C · ΔE 1.42 · LRV 30
DET620 · #9E9589 · ΔE 2.58 · LRV 31

Magnolia Home

160 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.6
All neutral at Magnolia Home →
JG-146 · #918F89 · ΔE 2.6 · LRV 27

Farrow & Ball

302 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.98
All neutral at Farrow & Ball →
NO. 216 · #989188 · ΔE 1.98 · LRV 29
NO. CC7 · #93908A · ΔE 2.2 · LRV 28
NO. 243 · #9A9087 · ΔE 3.46 · LRV 29

Diamond Vogel

1,386 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.36
All neutral at Diamond Vogel →
0562 · #979088 · ΔE 2.36 · LRV 28
0422 · #999A8D · ΔE 3.76 · LRV 32
H113 · #A39788 · ΔE 4.25 · LRV 31

Hirshfield's

1,469 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.93
All neutral at Hirshfield's →
0422 · #949587 · ΔE 3.93 · LRV 31
H0113 · #A49688 · ΔE 4.93 · LRV 32

Rodda

357 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.17
All neutral at Rodda →
CA088 · #9C9285 · ΔE 3.17 · LRV 29
CA089 · #988E83 · ΔE 3.6 · LRV 28
CA070 · #A19489 · ΔE 4.46 · LRV 31

C2 Paint

580 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.36
All neutral at C2 Paint →
C2-889 · #9A9589 · ΔE 1.36 · LRV 30
C2-971 · #9C998D · ΔE 2.02 · LRV 32
C2-795 · #9D958C · ΔE 2.19 · LRV 31
C2-811 · #9F9586 · ΔE 3.44 · LRV 31

Clare

78 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.01
All neutral at Clare →
PNT100-MD-14 · #91928C · ΔE 3.01 · LRV 28

Portola Paints

69 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.57
All neutral at Portola Paints →
LA CATEDRAL · #A79D8D · ΔE 4.57 · LRV 34

Rust-Oleum

16 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.82
All neutral at Rust-Oleum →
391446 · #958E86 · ΔE 2.82 · LRV 27

Kompozit

1,321 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.93
All neutral at Kompozit →
0422 · #949587 · ΔE 3.93 · LRV 30

Similar Benjamin Moore colors

closest in the Benjamin Moore deck

The 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.

CSP-80 · LRV 31
CSP-10 · LRV 30
CSP-50 · LRV 30
HC-107 · LRV 30
1559 · LRV 32
AF-155 · LRV 31

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.

COMPLEMENTARY
#99958C + #8C9099
TRIADIC
#99958C · #8C9995 · #958C99
ANALOGOUS
#998E8C · #99958C · #96998C

Accessibility (WCAG contrast)

Sample text on white
2.99:1fail
Sample text on black
7.03:1AAA

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 →

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