Color spec
| Brand | Benjamin Moore |
| Name | Oxford Gray |
| SKU | 2128-40 |
| Hex | #8290A0 |
| RGB | 130, 144, 160 |
| HSL | 212°, 14%, 57% |
| LRV | 27 |
| Undertone | cool blue tone |
| Family | Gray |
About Benjamin Moore Oxford Gray
Oxford Gray sits in the mid-range at LRV 27, 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.
Oxford 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
13 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
C2 Paint
Portola Paints
Backdrop
Kompozit
Similar Benjamin Moore colors
closest in the Benjamin Moore deckThe nearest shades to Oxford 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 #8290A0 in HSL space. Pair Oxford 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 Oxford Gray Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Oxford 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 2128-40 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Oxford Gray
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Oxford Gray. The nearest is Dusty Heather (SW 9073) at ΔE 4.04 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 27). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Dusty Heather swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Oxford Gray
Behr's nearest match is Coastal Vista (PPU14-06), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.71). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 27) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Oxford Gray without repainting risk. See the full Coastal Vista swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Oxford Gray
At Valspar, the closest color to Oxford Gray is Norwegian Night (V111-4) — very close at ΔE 2.26, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25.8 vs 27) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Norwegian Night swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Oxford Gray
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Oxford Gray is Acceleration (PPG10-21) — very close at ΔE 2.15, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 27) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Acceleration swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Oxford Gray
Glidden's nearest match is Acceleration (PPG10-21), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.53). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 27) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Oxford Gray without repainting risk. See the full Acceleration swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Oxford Gray
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Oxford Gray. The nearest is Blue Laguna (432-5DB) at ΔE 4.52 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 29 vs 27). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Blue Laguna swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Oxford Gray
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Oxford Gray is Fragrant Lavender (HGSW 2394) — very close at ΔE 2.57, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 29 vs 27) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Fragrant Lavender swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Oxford Gray
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Oxford Gray — the nearest deck color, Selvedge (NO. 306), is clearly different (ΔE 5). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Benjamin Moore 2128-40 instead. See the full Selvedge swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Oxford Gray
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Oxford Gray. The nearest is Ravine (C2-731) at ΔE 4.28 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 27). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Ravine swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Oxford Gray
The closest Portola Paints equivalent of Oxford Gray is Cyclone (CYCLONE). At ΔE 0.86 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 27). If Portola Paints is your counter, order Cyclone and you'll get the same color. See the full Cyclone swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Oxford Gray
Backdrop has no exact twin of Oxford Gray. The nearest is Polly Wants (BD-PW) at ΔE 4.53 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 27). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Polly Wants swatch →