Color spec
| Brand | Benjamin Moore |
| Name | New Hope Gray |
| SKU | 2130-50 |
| Hex | #9CA8B3 |
| RGB | 156, 168, 179 |
| HSL | 209°, 13%, 66% |
| LRV | 39 |
| Undertone | cool blue tone |
| Family | Gray |
About Benjamin Moore New Hope Gray
New Hope Gray 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 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.
New Hope Gray 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
16 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
Portola Paints
Kompozit
Similar Benjamin Moore colors
closest in the Benjamin Moore deckThe nearest shades to New Hope 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 #9CA8B3 in HSL space. Pair New Hope 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 New Hope Gray Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching New Hope 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 2130-50 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of New Hope Gray
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Aleutian (SW 6241), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.86). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for New Hope Gray without repainting risk. See the full Aleutian swatch →
Behr Equivalent of New Hope Gray
Behr's nearest match is Twilight (T13-6), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.14). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for New Hope Gray without repainting risk. See the full Twilight swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of New Hope Gray
Valspar's nearest match is Wave Goodbye (V137-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.55). It runs slightly darker (LRV 37.4 vs 39) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for New Hope Gray without repainting risk. See the full Wave Goodbye swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of New Hope Gray
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Inevitable (PPG10-24), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.86). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for New Hope Gray without repainting risk. See the full Inevitable swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of New Hope Gray
Glidden's nearest match is Inevitable (PPG10-24), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.86). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for New Hope Gray without repainting risk. See the full Inevitable swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of New Hope Gray
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to New Hope Gray is Namaste (340-4DB) — very close at ΔE 2.58, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 39) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Namaste swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of New Hope Gray
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Aleutian (HGSW 3355), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.86). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for New Hope Gray without repainting risk. See the full Aleutian swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of New Hope Gray
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to New Hope Gray is Irogon Blue (DEC796) — very close at ΔE 2.11, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 37 vs 39) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Irogon Blue swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of New Hope Gray
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to New Hope Gray is Kittiwake (NO. 307) — very close at ΔE 2.87, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 39) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Kittiwake swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of New Hope Gray
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to New Hope Gray is Baby Seal (0519) — very close at ΔE 3.38, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 39) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Baby Seal swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of New Hope Gray
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of New Hope Gray. The nearest is Beacon Fog (0490) at ΔE 4.98 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 39). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Beacon Fog swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of New Hope Gray
Rodda has no exact twin of New Hope Gray. The nearest is Silver Lake (R080) at ΔE 4.01 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 37 vs 39). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Silver Lake swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of New Hope Gray
At C2 Paint, the closest color to New Hope Gray is Approaching Storm (BD12) — very close at ΔE 2.69, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Approaching Storm swatch →
Clare Equivalent of New Hope Gray
Clare has no exact twin of New Hope Gray. The nearest is Good Jeans (PNT100-LT-38) at ΔE 4.8 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 36 vs 39). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Good Jeans swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of New Hope Gray
Portola Paints has no exact twin of New Hope Gray. The nearest is Twin Peaks (TWIN PEAKS) at ΔE 3.71 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs noticeably darker (LRV 33 vs 39). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Twin Peaks swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of New Hope Gray
Kompozit has no exact twin of New Hope Gray. The nearest is Beacon Fog (0490) at ΔE 4.98 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Beacon Fog swatch →