Color spec
| Brand | Benjamin Moore |
| Name | Herbal Escape |
| SKU | 1487 |
| Hex | #AEAA9A |
| RGB | 174, 170, 154 |
| HSL | 48°, 11%, 64% |
| LRV | 40 |
| Undertone | warm yellow tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Benjamin Moore Herbal Escape
Herbal Escape sits in the mid-range at LRV 40, 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.
Herbal Escape 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
Portola Paints
Backdrop
Rust-Oleum
Kompozit
Similar Benjamin Moore colors
closest in the Benjamin Moore deckThe nearest shades to Herbal Escape 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 #AEAA9A in HSL space. Pair Herbal Escape 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 Herbal Escape Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Herbal Escape 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 1487 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Herbal Escape
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Herbal Escape is Chatroom (SW 6171). At ΔE 0.84 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 40). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Chatroom and you'll get the same color. See the full Chatroom swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Herbal Escape
Behr's nearest match is Mountain Shade (ECC-47-1), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.06). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Herbal Escape without repainting risk. See the full Mountain Shade swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Herbal Escape
Valspar's nearest match is Artemis (8006-1D), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.49). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Herbal Escape without repainting risk. See the full Artemis swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Herbal Escape
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Herbal Escape is Olive It (PPG1032-3). At ΔE 0.52 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Olive It and you'll get the same color. See the full Olive It swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Herbal Escape
The closest Glidden equivalent of Herbal Escape is Olive It (PPG1032-3). At ΔE 0.76 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40). If Glidden is your counter, order Olive It and you'll get the same color. See the full Olive It swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Herbal Escape
The closest Dutch Boy equivalent of Herbal Escape is Promenade Gray (422-4DB). At ΔE 0.84 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 40). If Dutch Boy is your counter, order Promenade Gray and you'll get the same color. See the full Promenade Gray swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Herbal Escape
The closest HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Herbal Escape is Chatroom (HGSW 3225). At ΔE 0.84 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 40). If HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Chatroom and you'll get the same color. See the full Chatroom swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Herbal Escape
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Well-Crafted (DEGR35), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.13). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Herbal Escape without repainting risk. See the full Well-Crafted swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Herbal Escape
Farrow & Ball's nearest match is Vitty Green (NO. G3), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.17). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Herbal Escape without repainting risk. See the full Vitty Green swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Herbal Escape
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Herbal Escape is In the Hills (0561) — very close at ΔE 3.14, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full In the Hills swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Herbal Escape
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Herbal Escape is Langdon Dove (H0107) — very close at ΔE 3.06, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 42 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Langdon Dove swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Herbal Escape
Rodda's nearest match is Greenhouse (CA169), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.75). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Herbal Escape without repainting risk. See the full Greenhouse swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Herbal Escape
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Herbal Escape is Burlap (C2-892) — very close at ΔE 2.19, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Burlap swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Herbal Escape
Rust-Oleum has no exact twin of Herbal Escape. The nearest is Tate Green (371674) at ΔE 4.78 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 38 vs 40). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Tate Green swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Herbal Escape
Kompozit has no exact twin of Herbal Escape. The nearest is In the Hills (0561) at ΔE 3.65 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 40). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full In the Hills swatch →