Color spec
| Brand | Benjamin Moore |
| Name | Nordic Gray |
| SKU | CC-576 |
| Hex | #9E9079 |
| RGB | 158, 144, 121 |
| HSL | 37°, 16%, 55% |
| LRV | 29 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Benjamin Moore Nordic Gray
Nordic Gray sits in the mid-range at LRV 29, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its orange 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.
Nordic Gray 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
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 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
Rodda
C2 Paint
Portola Paints
Annie Sloan
Backdrop
Kompozit
Similar Benjamin Moore colors
closest in the Benjamin Moore deckThe nearest shades to Nordic 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 #9E9079 in HSL space. Pair Nordic 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 Nordic Gray Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Nordic 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 CC-576 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Nordic Gray
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Nordic Gray is Woodbridge (SW 9618) — very close at ΔE 2.37, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 29) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Woodbridge swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Nordic Gray
At Behr, the closest color to Nordic Gray is Cottage Walk (ECC-17-1) — very close at ΔE 2.02, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 29) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cottage Walk swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Nordic Gray
Valspar's nearest match is Churchill Downs (V147-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.55). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28.2 vs 29) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Nordic Gray without repainting risk. See the full Churchill Downs swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Nordic Gray
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Nordic Gray is Oyster Shell (PPG14-13) — very close at ΔE 2.01, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 29) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Oyster Shell swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Nordic Gray
Glidden's nearest match is Canyon Floor Tan (40YY 28/130), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.43). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 29) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Nordic Gray without repainting risk. See the full Canyon Floor Tan swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Nordic Gray
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Nordic Gray is Stone Cottage (421-4DB) — very close at ΔE 2.46, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 29) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Stone Cottage swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Nordic Gray
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Nordic Gray is Pebble Pathway (HGSW 2484) — very close at ΔE 3.16, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 29) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Pebble Pathway swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Nordic Gray
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Nordic Gray is Incense Stick (DEBN73) — very close at ΔE 2.23, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 29) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Incense Stick swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Nordic Gray
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Kinderhook Clay (H123), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.77). It runs slightly darker (LRV 27 vs 29) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Nordic Gray without repainting risk. See the full Kinderhook Clay swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Nordic Gray
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Whipcord (0338), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.43). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 29) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Nordic Gray without repainting risk. See the full Whipcord swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Nordic Gray
Rodda has no exact twin of Nordic Gray. The nearest is Mocha (CA048) at ΔE 3.68 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 29). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Mocha swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Nordic Gray
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Nordic Gray is Parador (C2-922) — very close at ΔE 2.46, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 29) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Parador swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Nordic Gray
At Portola Paints, the closest color to Nordic Gray is Bond Street (BOND STREET) — very close at ΔE 3.46, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 29) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bond Street swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Nordic Gray
Backdrop has no exact twin of Nordic Gray. The nearest is Anita (BD-AN) at ΔE 3.93 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 33 vs 29). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Anita swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Nordic Gray
Kompozit's nearest match is Whipcord (0338), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.43). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 29) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Nordic Gray without repainting risk. See the full Whipcord swatch →