Color spec
| Brand | Benjamin Moore |
| Name | La Paloma Gray |
| SKU | 1551 |
| Hex | #B8B4AC |
| RGB | 184, 180, 172 |
| HSL | 40°, 8%, 70% |
| LRV | 46 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Benjamin Moore La Paloma Gray
La Paloma Gray sits in the mid-range at LRV 46, 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.
La Paloma 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 La Paloma 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 #B8B4AC in HSL space. Pair La Paloma 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 La Paloma Gray Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching La Paloma 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 1551 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of La Paloma Gray
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to La Paloma Gray is Sensible Hue (SW 6198) — very close at ΔE 2.05, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sensible Hue swatch →
Behr Equivalent of La Paloma Gray
The closest Behr equivalent of La Paloma Gray is Greige (PPU24-11). At ΔE 0.53 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46). If Behr is your counter, order Greige and you'll get the same color. See the full Greige swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of La Paloma Gray
The closest Valspar equivalent of La Paloma Gray is Soulful Grey (6004-1B). At ΔE 0.96 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 45.6 vs 46). If Valspar is your counter, order Soulful Grey and you'll get the same color. See the full Soulful Grey swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of La Paloma Gray
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is City Street (PPG1018-3), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.62). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 46) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for La Paloma Gray without repainting risk. See the full City Street swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of La Paloma Gray
At Glidden, the closest color to La Paloma Gray is City Street (PPG1018-3) — very close at ΔE 2.33, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 46) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full City Street swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of La Paloma Gray
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Sultry Gray (442-3DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.53). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 46) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for La Paloma Gray without repainting risk. See the full Sultry Gray swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of La Paloma Gray
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to La Paloma Gray is Phantom Forest (HGSW 3276) — very close at ΔE 2.05, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Phantom Forest swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of La Paloma Gray
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to La Paloma Gray is Blowin' In the Wind (DEGR52) — very close at ΔE 2.22, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Blowin' In the Wind swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of La Paloma Gray
Magnolia Home's nearest match is Sunday Stroll (JG-19), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.69). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 48 vs 46) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for La Paloma Gray without repainting risk. See the full Sunday Stroll swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of La Paloma Gray
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to La Paloma Gray is Dove Tale (NO. 267) — very close at ΔE 2.86, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 44 vs 46) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Dove Tale swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of La Paloma Gray
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to La Paloma Gray is Praise Giving (0540) — very close at ΔE 3.04, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Praise Giving swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of La Paloma Gray
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to La Paloma Gray is Quincy Granite (H0143) — very close at ΔE 2.06, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Quincy Granite swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of La Paloma Gray
Rodda's nearest match is Stone Fence (R026), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.62). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for La Paloma Gray without repainting risk. See the full Stone Fence swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of La Paloma Gray
At C2 Paint, the closest color to La Paloma Gray is Vex (C2-927) — very close at ΔE 3.18, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Vex swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of La Paloma Gray
Portola Paints's nearest match is Piano Room (PIANO ROOM), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.5). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 46) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for La Paloma Gray without repainting risk. See the full Piano Room swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of La Paloma Gray
At Kompozit, the closest color to La Paloma Gray is Fossilized (0581) — very close at ΔE 3.18, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 46) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Fossilized swatch →