Color spec
| Brand | Benjamin Moore |
| Name | Monet |
| SKU | 1243 |
| Hex | #BFA4A0 |
| RGB | 191, 164, 160 |
| HSL | 8°, 19%, 69% |
| LRV | 40 |
| Undertone | warm red tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Benjamin Moore Monet
Monet sits in the mid-range at LRV 40, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its red 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.
Monet 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
12 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
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Kompozit
Similar Benjamin Moore colors
closest in the Benjamin Moore deckThe nearest shades to Monet 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 #BFA4A0 in HSL space. Pair Monet 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 Monet Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Monet 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 1243 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Monet
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Monet. The nearest is Sandbank (SW 6052) at ΔE 4.05 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sandbank swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Monet
Behr has no exact twin of Monet. The nearest is Heavenly Cocoa (PWL-88) at ΔE 3.69 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 40). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Heavenly Cocoa swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Monet
At Valspar, the closest color to Monet is Glamorous Taupe (2003-10A) — very close at ΔE 3.2, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39.8 vs 40) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Glamorous Taupe swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Monet
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Monet. The nearest is Just Rosey (PPG1061-4) at ΔE 3.84 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Just Rosey swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Monet
Glidden has no exact twin of Monet. The nearest is Taupe Tapestry (PPG1072-4) at ΔE 4.26 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 42 vs 40). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Taupe Tapestry swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Monet
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Monet is Hennepin Stone (407-3DB) — very close at ΔE 2.57, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 38 vs 40) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Hennepin Stone swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Monet
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Monet. The nearest is Frontier Land (DE6074) at ΔE 4.13 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 37 vs 40). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Frontier Land swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Monet
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Monet. The nearest is Cinder Rose (NO. 246) at ΔE 4.51 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Cinder Rose swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Monet
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Monet is Andes Ash (0127) — very close at ΔE 2.52, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Andes Ash swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Monet
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Monet is Andes Ash (0127) — very close at ΔE 2.83, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 40) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Andes Ash swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Monet
At Kompozit, the closest color to Monet is Andes Ash (0127) — very close at ΔE 2.83, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 40) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Andes Ash swatch →