Color spec
| Brand | Benjamin Moore |
| Name | Kingsport Gray |
| SKU | HC-86 |
| Hex | #948674 |
| RGB | 148, 134, 116 |
| HSL | 34°, 13%, 52% |
| LRV | 25 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Benjamin Moore Kingsport Gray
Kingsport 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 orange 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.
Kingsport 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
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
Clare
Portola Paints
Annie Sloan
Kompozit
Similar Benjamin Moore colors
closest in the Benjamin Moore deckThe nearest shades to Kingsport 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 #948674 in HSL space. Pair Kingsport 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 Kingsport Gray Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Kingsport 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-86 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Kingsport Gray
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Kingsport Gray is River Reed (SW 9534) — very close at ΔE 3.13, 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 Kingsport Gray
Behr's nearest match is Rocky Ridge (ECC-25-1), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.29). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 25) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Kingsport Gray without repainting risk. See the full Rocky Ridge swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Kingsport Gray
At Valspar, the closest color to Kingsport Gray is Roscoe Village (T587) — very close at ΔE 2.72, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 23.9 vs 25) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Roscoe Village swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Kingsport Gray
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Kingsport Gray is Roller Coaster (PPG1008-5) — very close at ΔE 3.46, 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 Roller Coaster swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Kingsport Gray
At Glidden, the closest color to Kingsport Gray is Bear Cub (PPG1000-5) — very close at ΔE 2.18, 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 Bear Cub swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Kingsport Gray
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Kingsport Gray is Leather Pouch (417-5DB) — very close at ΔE 3.13, 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 Leather Pouch swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Kingsport Gray
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Curio Gray (HGSW 0024), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.24). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 25) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Kingsport Gray without repainting risk. See the full Curio Gray swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Kingsport Gray
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Zesty Coriander (DEBN74), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.29). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 24 vs 25) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Kingsport Gray without repainting risk. See the full Zesty Coriander swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Kingsport Gray
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Kingsport Gray. The nearest is Reclaimed Wood (JG-124) at ΔE 4.84 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 25). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Reclaimed Wood swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Kingsport Gray
Farrow & Ball's nearest match is Mouse's Back (NO. 40), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.83). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 25) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Kingsport Gray without repainting risk. See the full Mouse's Back swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Kingsport Gray
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Kingsport Gray is Ceramic Pot (0339) — very close at ΔE 3.14, 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 →
Rodda Equivalent of Kingsport Gray
At Rodda, the closest color to Kingsport Gray is Moss (CA156) — very close at ΔE 2.41, 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 Moss swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Kingsport Gray
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Kingsport Gray. The nearest is Woodpecker (C2-905) at ΔE 3.95 — 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 →
Clare Equivalent of Kingsport Gray
Clare has no exact twin of Kingsport Gray. The nearest is Dirty Chai (PNT100-DP-52) at ΔE 3.63 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 23 vs 25). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Dirty Chai swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Kingsport Gray
Portola Paints has no exact twin of Kingsport Gray. The nearest is Bond Street (BOND STREET) at ΔE 4.85 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 28 vs 25). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Bond Street swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Kingsport Gray
Annie Sloan has no exact twin of Kingsport Gray. The nearest is Coco (COCO) at ΔE 3.91 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 21 vs 25). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Coco swatch →