Color spec
| Brand | Benjamin Moore |
| Name | Manor Blue |
| SKU | 1627 |
| Hex | #ACB7C0 |
| RGB | 172, 183, 192 |
| HSL | 207°, 14%, 71% |
| LRV | 46 |
| Undertone | cool blue tone |
| Family | Gray |
About Benjamin Moore Manor Blue
Manor Blue 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 blue 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.
Manor Blue 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
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 gray from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Annie Sloan
Backdrop
Rust-Oleum
Kompozit
Similar Benjamin Moore colors
closest in the Benjamin Moore deckThe nearest shades to Manor Blue 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 #ACB7C0 in HSL space. Pair Manor Blue 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 Manor Blue Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Manor Blue 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 1627 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Manor Blue
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Manor Blue is Lakeside (SW 9683). At ΔE 0.56 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 46). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Lakeside and you'll get the same color. See the full Lakeside swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Manor Blue
The closest Behr equivalent of Manor Blue is Calming Space (ICC-45). At ΔE 0.78 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46). If Behr is your counter, order Calming Space and you'll get the same color. See the full Calming Space swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Manor Blue
Valspar's nearest match is Driftwood Blues (V138-3), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.14). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46.2 vs 46) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Manor Blue without repainting risk. See the full Driftwood Blues swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Manor Blue
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Manor Blue is Smoke Screen (PPG1038-4) — very close at ΔE 2.89, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Smoke Screen swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Manor Blue
Glidden's nearest match is Downy Grey (70BG 47/045), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.08). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 46) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Manor Blue without repainting risk. See the full Downy Grey swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Manor Blue
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Manor Blue is Taboo Blue (340-3DB) — very close at ΔE 2.46, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 46) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Taboo Blue swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Manor Blue
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Manor Blue is Sea Island Cotton (HGSW 3365) — very close at ΔE 2.44, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 46) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sea Island Cotton swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Manor Blue
The closest Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Manor Blue is Glen Falls (DE6332). At ΔE 0.47 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 44 vs 46). If Dunn-Edwards is your counter, order Glen Falls and you'll get the same color. See the full Glen Falls swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Manor Blue
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Manor Blue is Parma Gray (NO. 27) — very close at ΔE 2.26, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 50 vs 46) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Parma Gray swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Manor Blue
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Manor Blue is Cystern (0511) — very close at ΔE 2.82, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 46) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cystern swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Manor Blue
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Manor Blue. The nearest is Let It Rain (0518) at ΔE 4.01 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 49 vs 46). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Let It Rain swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Manor Blue
Rodda has no exact twin of Manor Blue. The nearest is Zinc (CA193) at ΔE 3.64 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 44 vs 46). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Zinc swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Manor Blue
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Manor Blue is Well Water (BD18) — very close at ΔE 2.8, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 46) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Well Water swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Manor Blue
At Clare, the closest color to Manor Blue is Cloud Watching (PNT100-MD-73) — very close at ΔE 2.83, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 50 vs 46) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cloud Watching swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Manor Blue
At Annie Sloan, the closest color to Manor Blue is Louis Blue (LOUIS BLUE) — very close at ΔE 2.67, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 50 vs 46) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Louis Blue swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Manor Blue
At Backdrop, the closest color to Manor Blue is Underdog (BD-UD) — very close at ΔE 3.44, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 41 vs 46) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Underdog swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Manor Blue
Rust-Oleum has no exact twin of Manor Blue. The nearest is Aged Gray (285143) at ΔE 3.61 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 48 vs 46). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Aged Gray swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Manor Blue
Kompozit has no exact twin of Manor Blue. The nearest is Let It Rain (0518) at ΔE 4.01 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 48 vs 46). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Let It Rain swatch →