Color spec
| Brand | Benjamin Moore |
| Name | Nature Lover |
| SKU | CC-726 |
| Hex | #A5AA92 |
| RGB | 165, 170, 146 |
| HSL | 72°, 12%, 62% |
| LRV | 39 |
| Undertone | cool green tone |
| Family | Gray |
About Benjamin Moore Nature Lover
Nature Lover sits in the mid-range at LRV 39, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its green 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.
Nature Lover 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
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Backdrop
Rust-Oleum
Kompozit
Similar Benjamin Moore colors
closest in the Benjamin Moore deckThe nearest shades to Nature Lover 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 #A5AA92 in HSL space. Pair Nature Lover 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 Nature Lover Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Nature Lover 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 CC-726 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Nature Lover
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Nature Lover. The nearest is Frosted Fern (SW 9648) at ΔE 3.65 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 39). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Frosted Fern swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Nature Lover
At Behr, the closest color to Nature Lover is Mountain Sage (PMD-36) — very close at ΔE 2.19, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 39) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mountain Sage swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Nature Lover
Valspar's nearest match is Cool Pine (8003-30D), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.46). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 39) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Nature Lover without repainting risk. See the full Cool Pine swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Nature Lover
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Nature Lover is Wandering Willow (PPG1031-3) — very close at ΔE 3.04, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 39) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Wandering Willow swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Nature Lover
The closest Glidden equivalent of Nature Lover is Frosted Pine (10GY 39/136). 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 39 vs 39). If Glidden is your counter, order Frosted Pine and you'll get the same color. See the full Frosted Pine swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Nature Lover
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Nature Lover. The nearest is Greywood (423-3DB) at ΔE 4.6 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 39). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Greywood swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Nature Lover
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Nature Lover is Clary Sage (HGSW 3245) — very close at ΔE 2.28, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 41 vs 39) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Clary Sage swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Nature Lover
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Big Fish (0435), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.92). It runs slightly darker (LRV 37 vs 39) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Nature Lover without repainting risk. See the full Big Fish swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Nature Lover
Rodda's nearest match is Foliage (R063), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.36). It runs slightly darker (LRV 37 vs 39) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Nature Lover without repainting risk. See the full Foliage swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Nature Lover
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Nature Lover. The nearest is Bramble (C2-957) at ΔE 4.69 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 39). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Bramble swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Nature Lover
Backdrop's nearest match is Le Freak (BD-LF), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.08). It runs slightly darker (LRV 35 vs 39) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Nature Lover without repainting risk. See the full Le Freak swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Nature Lover
Rust-Oleum's nearest match is Tate Green (371674), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.47). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 39) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Nature Lover without repainting risk. See the full Tate Green swatch →