Color spec
| Brand | Benjamin Moore |
| Name | Old Salem Gray |
| SKU | HC-94 |
| Hex | #A49A79 |
| RGB | 164, 154, 121 |
| HSL | 46°, 19%, 56% |
| LRV | 32 |
| Undertone | warm yellow tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Benjamin Moore Old Salem Gray
Old Salem Gray sits in the mid-range at LRV 32, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its yellow 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.
Old Salem 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
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Annie Sloan
Backdrop
Kompozit
Similar Benjamin Moore colors
closest in the Benjamin Moore deckThe nearest shades to Old Salem 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 #A49A79 in HSL space. Pair Old Salem 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 Old Salem Gray Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Old Salem 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 HC-94 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Old Salem Gray
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Colonial Revival Green Stone (SW 2826), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.42). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 32) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Old Salem Gray without repainting risk. See the full Colonial Revival Green Stone swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Old Salem Gray
At Behr, the closest color to Old Salem Gray is Exploring Khaki (PPU8-06) — very close at ΔE 2.9, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Exploring Khaki swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Old Salem Gray
At Valspar, the closest color to Old Salem Gray is Dusty Olive (6005-4A) — very close at ΔE 2.06, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 34 vs 32) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Dusty Olive swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Old Salem Gray
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Old Salem Gray. The nearest is Bear Hug (PPG1101-5) at ΔE 3.96 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 32). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Bear Hug swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Old Salem Gray
Glidden's nearest match is Olive Twig (45YY 32/211), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.87). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Old Salem Gray without repainting risk. See the full Olive Twig swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Old Salem Gray
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Old Salem Gray. The nearest is Open Sesame (DEBN54) at ΔE 3.52 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Open Sesame swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Old Salem Gray
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Old Salem Gray is Countryside (JG-52) — very close at ΔE 2.87, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 32) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Countryside swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Old Salem Gray
Farrow & Ball's nearest match is Green Stone (NO. 12), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.04). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 32) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Old Salem Gray without repainting risk. See the full Green Stone swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Old Salem Gray
The closest Diamond Vogel equivalent of Old Salem Gray is Abbey Stone (0365). At ΔE 0.97 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 32). If Diamond Vogel is your counter, order Abbey Stone and you'll get the same color. See the full Abbey Stone swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Old Salem Gray
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Mohalla (0351), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.9). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 34 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Old Salem Gray without repainting risk. See the full Mohalla swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Old Salem Gray
At Rodda, the closest color to Old Salem Gray is Pumpkin Seed (CA148) — very close at ΔE 2.61, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Pumpkin Seed swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Old Salem Gray
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Old Salem Gray is Sandstone (C2-891) — very close at ΔE 2.04, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sandstone swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Old Salem Gray
Annie Sloan's nearest match is Chateau Grey (CHATEAU GREY), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.69). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 32) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Old Salem Gray without repainting risk. See the full Chateau Grey swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Old Salem Gray
Kompozit's nearest match is Mohalla (0351), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.9). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Old Salem Gray without repainting risk. See the full Mohalla swatch →