Color spec
| Brand | Benjamin Moore |
| Name | Hampshire Gray |
| SKU | HC-101 |
| Hex | #908972 |
| RGB | 144, 137, 114 |
| HSL | 46°, 12%, 51% |
| LRV | 25 |
| Undertone | warm yellow tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Benjamin Moore Hampshire Gray
Hampshire 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 yellow 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.
Hampshire 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
16 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
Kompozit
Similar Benjamin Moore colors
closest in the Benjamin Moore deckThe nearest shades to Hampshire 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 #908972 in HSL space. Pair Hampshire 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 Hampshire Gray Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Hampshire 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 HC-101 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Hampshire Gray
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Hampshire Gray is River Reed (SW 9534) — very close at ΔE 2.96, 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 River Reed swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Hampshire Gray
At Behr, the closest color to Hampshire Gray is Dry Pasture (PPU8-03) — very close at ΔE 2.11, 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 Dry Pasture swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Hampshire Gray
Valspar's nearest match is Sweet Carolina (5008-2A), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.05). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26.3 vs 25) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Hampshire Gray without repainting risk. See the full Sweet Carolina swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Hampshire Gray
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Rattan Palm (PPG1027-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.94). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 24 vs 25) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Hampshire Gray without repainting risk. See the full Rattan Palm swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Hampshire Gray
Glidden's nearest match is Rattan Palm (PPG1027-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.9). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 24 vs 25) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Hampshire Gray without repainting risk. See the full Rattan Palm swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Hampshire Gray
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Hampshire Gray is Heuchera Leaf (323-5DB) — very close at ΔE 2.36, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 23 vs 25) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Heuchera Leaf swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Hampshire Gray
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Hampshire Gray. The nearest is Lodgepole Pine (HGSW 3213) at ΔE 4.44 — 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 Lodgepole Pine swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Hampshire Gray
The closest Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Hampshire Gray is Cattail Marsh (DEBN59). At ΔE 0.92 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 25). If Dunn-Edwards is your counter, order Cattail Marsh and you'll get the same color. See the full Cattail Marsh swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Hampshire Gray
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Hampshire Gray is Garden Party (JG-53) — very close at ΔE 2.8, 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 Garden Party swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Hampshire Gray
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Hampshire Gray is Mouse's Back (NO. 40) — very close at ΔE 3.28, 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 Hampshire Gray
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Hampshire Gray is Ceramic Pot (0339) — very close at ΔE 3.02, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 24 vs 25) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Ceramic Pot swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Hampshire Gray
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Burning Idea (0373), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.89). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 27 vs 25) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Hampshire Gray without repainting risk. See the full Burning Idea swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Hampshire Gray
Rodda's nearest match is Vintage Shutter (R046), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.18). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 25) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Hampshire Gray without repainting risk. See the full Vintage Shutter swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Hampshire Gray
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Hampshire Gray. The nearest is Woodpecker (C2-905) at ΔE 3.61 — 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 Woodpecker swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Hampshire Gray
At Portola Paints, the closest color to Hampshire Gray is Bond Street (BOND STREET) — very close at ΔE 2.46, 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 →
Kompozit Equivalent of Hampshire Gray
Kompozit's nearest match is Burning Idea (0373), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.89). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 25) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Hampshire Gray without repainting risk. See the full Burning Idea swatch →