Color spec
| Brand | Benjamin Moore |
| Name | Louisburg Green |
| SKU | HC-113 |
| Hex | #9C9E87 |
| RGB | 156, 158, 135 |
| HSL | 65°, 11%, 57% |
| LRV | 33 |
| Undertone | warm yellow tone |
| Family | Gray |
About Benjamin Moore Louisburg Green
Louisburg Green sits in the mid-range at LRV 33, 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.
Louisburg Green 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
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 Louisburg Green 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 #9C9E87 in HSL space. Pair Louisburg Green 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 Louisburg Green Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Louisburg Green 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-113 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of Louisburg Green
Behr's nearest match is Shadow Taupe (BNC-24), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.43). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 33) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Louisburg Green without repainting risk. See the full Shadow Taupe swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Louisburg Green
Valspar has no exact twin of Louisburg Green. The nearest is Bushel (T617) at ΔE 3.76 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33.4 vs 33). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Bushel swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Louisburg Green
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Louisburg Green is Zebra Grass (PPG1126-5) — very close at ΔE 2.16, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 35 vs 33) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Zebra Grass swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Louisburg Green
At Glidden, the closest color to Louisburg Green is Khaki Green (60YY 33/130) — very close at ΔE 3.35, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Khaki Green swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Louisburg Green
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Louisburg Green is Mossed Thicket (424-3DB) — very close at ΔE 2.74, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 35 vs 33) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mossed Thicket swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Louisburg Green
The closest Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Louisburg Green is Flagstone Quartzite (DET517). At ΔE 0.94 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33). If Dunn-Edwards is your counter, order Flagstone Quartzite and you'll get the same color. See the full Flagstone Quartzite swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Louisburg Green
The closest Farrow & Ball equivalent of Louisburg Green is Lichen (NO. 19). At ΔE 0.61 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 33). If Farrow & Ball is your counter, order Lichen and you'll get the same color. See the full Lichen swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Louisburg Green
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Louisburg Green is Lucky Day (0428) — very close at ΔE 2.79, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lucky Day swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Louisburg Green
The closest Hirshfield's equivalent of Louisburg Green is Wainscot Green (H0081). At ΔE 0.61 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33). If Hirshfield's is your counter, order Wainscot Green and you'll get the same color. See the full Wainscot Green swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Louisburg Green
Rodda has no exact twin of Louisburg Green. The nearest is Anise (CA155) at ΔE 4.51 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 33). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Anise swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Louisburg Green
C2 Paint's nearest match is Lilypad (C2-683), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.08). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 33) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Louisburg Green without repainting risk. See the full Lilypad swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Louisburg Green
At Portola Paints, the closest color to Louisburg Green is Bronson (BRONSON) — very close at ΔE 2.05, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 31 vs 33) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bronson swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Louisburg Green
At Rust-Oleum, the closest color to Louisburg Green is Tate Green (371674) — very close at ΔE 2.74, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 38 vs 33) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Tate Green swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Louisburg Green
At Kompozit, the closest color to Louisburg Green is Orestes (0379) — very close at ΔE 2.9, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 33) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Orestes swatch →