Color spec
| Brand | Benjamin Moore |
| Name | Hancock Gray |
| SKU | HC-97 |
| Hex | #968D70 |
| RGB | 150, 141, 112 |
| HSL | 46°, 15%, 51% |
| LRV | 27 |
| Undertone | warm yellow tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Benjamin Moore Hancock Gray
Hancock Gray sits in the mid-range at LRV 27, 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.
Hancock 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 Hancock 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 #968D70 in HSL space. Pair Hancock 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 Hancock Gray Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Hancock 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-97 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Hancock Gray
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Hancock Gray is Renwick Olive (SW 2815) — very close at ΔE 2.55, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 25 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Renwick Olive swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Hancock Gray
Behr's nearest match is Urban Safari (PPU8-04), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.25). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Hancock Gray without repainting risk. See the full Urban Safari swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Hancock Gray
At Valspar, the closest color to Hancock Gray is Sweet Carolina (5008-2A) — very close at ΔE 2.11, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26.3 vs 27) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sweet Carolina swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Hancock Gray
Glidden has no exact twin of Hancock Gray. The nearest is Alligator Pear (70YY 25/200) at ΔE 3.5 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 25 vs 27). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Alligator Pear swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Hancock Gray
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Hancock Gray is Stone Cottage (421-4DB) — very close at ΔE 3.45, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Stone Cottage swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Hancock Gray
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Hancock Gray. The nearest is Lodgepole Pine (HGSW 3213) at ΔE 4.3 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 27). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Lodgepole Pine swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Hancock Gray
The closest Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Hancock Gray is Courtyard Green (DEC776). At ΔE 0.68 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 25 vs 27). If Dunn-Edwards is your counter, order Courtyard Green and you'll get the same color. See the full Courtyard Green swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Hancock Gray
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Hancock Gray. The nearest is Garden Party (JG-53) at ΔE 4.2 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 27). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Garden Party swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Hancock Gray
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Hancock Gray. The nearest is Drab (NO. 41) at ΔE 3.85 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 27). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Drab swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Hancock Gray
The closest Diamond Vogel equivalent of Hancock Gray is Shagbark Olive (0352). At ΔE 0.5 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 27). If Diamond Vogel is your counter, order Shagbark Olive and you'll get the same color. See the full Shagbark Olive swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Hancock Gray
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Hancock Gray is Burning Idea (0373) — very close at ΔE 2.71, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 27) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Burning Idea swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Hancock Gray
Rodda has no exact twin of Hancock Gray. The nearest is Fennel Seed (CA150) at ΔE 3.61 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 27). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Fennel Seed swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Hancock Gray
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Hancock Gray is Cumin (C2-888) — very close at ΔE 3.01, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cumin swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Hancock Gray
At Portola Paints, the closest color to Hancock Gray is Bond Street (BOND STREET) — very close at ΔE 3.25, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 27) 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 Hancock Gray
At Kompozit, the closest color to Hancock Gray is Burning Idea (0373) — very close at ΔE 2.71, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 27) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Burning Idea swatch →