Color spec
| Brand | Benjamin Moore |
| Name | Imperial Gray |
| SKU | 1571 |
| Hex | #B0B9B2 |
| RGB | 176, 185, 178 |
| HSL | 133°, 6%, 71% |
| LRV | 47 |
| Undertone | cool green tone |
| Family | Gray |
About Benjamin Moore Imperial Gray
Imperial Gray sits in the mid-range at LRV 47, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its green 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.
Imperial Gray is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Grays like this read as a modern neutral and sit comfortably alongside both warm woods and cool metals.
Closest matches by brand
17 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 gray 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
Annie Sloan
Kompozit
Similar Benjamin Moore colors
closest in the Benjamin Moore deckThe nearest shades to Imperial 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 #B0B9B2 in HSL space. Pair Imperial 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 Imperial Gray Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Imperial 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 1571 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Imperial Gray
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Imperial Gray is Silvermist (SW 7621). At ΔE 0.71 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Silvermist and you'll get the same color. See the full Silvermist swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Imperial Gray
The closest Behr equivalent of Imperial Gray is Verdigris (PPU12-14). At ΔE 0.48 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47). If Behr is your counter, order Verdigris and you'll get the same color. See the full Verdigris swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Imperial Gray
The closest Valspar equivalent of Imperial Gray is In the Shadows (V141-4). At ΔE 0.96 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 47.3 vs 47). If Valspar is your counter, order In the Shadows and you'll get the same color. See the full In the Shadows swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Imperial Gray
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Imperial Gray is Gray Stone (PPG1009-4) — very close at ΔE 3.35, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 47) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Gray Stone swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Imperial Gray
At Glidden, the closest color to Imperial Gray is Dusty Miller (50GY 45/037) — very close at ΔE 2.6, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 45 vs 47) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Dusty Miller swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Imperial Gray
The closest Dutch Boy equivalent of Imperial Gray is Trout Gray (426-4DB). At ΔE 0.71 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47). If Dutch Boy is your counter, order Trout Gray and you'll get the same color. See the full Trout Gray swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Imperial Gray
The closest HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Imperial Gray is Silvermist (HGSW 7621). At ΔE 0.71 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47). If HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Silvermist and you'll get the same color. See the full Silvermist swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Imperial Gray
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Imperial Gray. The nearest is Silver Chalice (DEGR66) at ΔE 3.52 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Silver Chalice swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Imperial Gray
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Imperial Gray is Freshly Cut Stems (JG-63) — very close at ΔE 3.25, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 47) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Freshly Cut Stems swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Imperial Gray
Farrow & Ball's nearest match is Light Blue (NO. 22), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.5). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 49 vs 47) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Imperial Gray without repainting risk. See the full Light Blue swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Imperial Gray
The closest Diamond Vogel equivalent of Imperial Gray is Ocean Cruise (0477). At ΔE 0.92 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47). If Diamond Vogel is your counter, order Ocean Cruise and you'll get the same color. See the full Ocean Cruise swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Imperial Gray
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Ocean Cruise (0477), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.34). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Imperial Gray without repainting risk. See the full Ocean Cruise swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Imperial Gray
At Rodda, the closest color to Imperial Gray is Feldspar (CA177) — very close at ΔE 3.22, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Feldspar swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Imperial Gray
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Imperial Gray. The nearest is Melodic (C2-990) at ΔE 4.12 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 47). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Melodic swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Imperial Gray
At Portola Paints, the closest color to Imperial Gray is Aberdeen (ABERDEEN) — very close at ΔE 3.41, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 45 vs 47) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Aberdeen swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Imperial Gray
Kompozit's nearest match is Ocean Cruise (0477), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.34). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 47) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Imperial Gray without repainting risk. See the full Ocean Cruise swatch →