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Benjamin Moore Pearl Gray863 · #DDE1D8 · LRV 74

Pearl Gray reads as a cool green tone — light — bounces daylight without going clinical. The notes below cover the color's details, what Benjamin Moore 863 actually looks like under different light, and the closest matches at competing US brands.

BENJAMIN MOORE PEARL GRAY
RGB 221, 225, 216LRV 74

Color spec

BrandBenjamin Moore
NamePearl Gray
SKU863
Hex#DDE1D8
RGB221, 225, 216
HSL87°, 13%, 86%
LRV74
Undertonecool green tone
FamilyWhite
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About Benjamin Moore Pearl Gray

At LRV 74, Pearl Gray is a light color that bounces daylight around a room without tipping into stark white. 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. It holds its undertone in most exposures, which is what makes light shades like this so forgiving room to room.

Pearl Gray is an easy whole-room color for living spaces and bedrooms, and light enough to carry onto trim or a ceiling if you want a soft, seamless look. As a white, it's a natural for trim, ceilings and cabinets, and a clean backdrop for art.

Closest matches by brand

18 brands within ΔE 5

The 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 white from that brand.

Sherwin-Williams

1,947 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.79
All white at Sherwin-Williams →
SW 6189 · #DCDFD7 · ΔE 0.79 · LRV 73
SW 7056 · #E0E0D9 · ΔE 2.25 · LRV 74
SW 7049 · #E2E0D6 · ΔE 2.79 · LRV 74
SW 6168 · #E2E0D7 · ΔE 2.86 · LRV 74

Behr

5,644 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.92
All white at Behr →
PPU25-11 · #DEE0D7 · ΔE 0.92 · LRV 74
QE-41 · #DCE0DA · ΔE 1.39 · LRV 74
MQ3-45 · #DDDFD8 · ΔE 1.44 · LRV 73
GR-W06 · #E0E1DA · ΔE 1.82 · LRV 75

Valspar

2,858 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.87
All white at Valspar →
5005-3A · #DBDED4 · ΔE 0.87 · LRV 72
7006-18 · #DFDFD9 · ΔE 2.57 · LRV 73.5
8004-33A · #DCE2DF · ΔE 2.83 · LRV 75
6002-1A · #E2DFD5 · ΔE 3.28 · LRV 73.8

PPG / Glidden

2,132 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.44
All white at PPG / Glidden →
PPG1033-1 · #DDE1D7 · ΔE 0.44 · LRV 74
PPG1135-2 · #DEE4DB · ΔE 1.05 · LRV 76
PPG1009-1 · #E1E1DA · ΔE 2.26 · LRV 75
PPG1125-1 · #E1E1D4 · ΔE 2.28 · LRV 75

Glidden

3,101 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.49
All white at Glidden →
30GY 73/053 · #DDE0D7 · ΔE 0.49 · LRV 73
50GY 73/049 · #DBE0D9 · ΔE 0.97 · LRV 73
PPG1033-1 · #DDE2D7 · ΔE 1.04 · LRV 75
50GY 74/073 · #D9E2D7 · ΔE 2.41 · LRV 74

Dutch Boy

1,340 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.64
All white at Dutch Boy →
330-1DB · #D8E2D8 · ΔE 2.64 · LRV 74
332-1DB · #D6E1D8 · ΔE 2.97 · LRV 73
406-1DB · #E5E1D8 · ΔE 3.89 · LRV 75
016W · #E5DFD2 · ΔE 4.72 · LRV 74
HGSW 4059 · #E3E2D9 · ΔE 2.4 · LRV 76
HGSW 6182 · #E3E2D9 · ΔE 2.4 · LRV 76
HGSW 4060 · #E2E0D6 · ΔE 2.79 · LRV 74
HGSW 7049 · #E2E0D6 · ΔE 2.79 · LRV 74

Dunn-Edwards

2,298 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.9
All white at Dunn-Edwards →
DE6282 · #DFE4DA · ΔE 0.9 · LRV 70
DESS40 · #DFDFD7 · ΔE 2.03 · LRV 74
DE6254 · #E3E3D7 · ΔE 2.13 · LRV 71
DEC784 · #D7E2D5 · ΔE 3.56 · LRV 68

Magnolia Home

160 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.83
All white at Magnolia Home →
JG-119 · #DEDFD8 · ΔE 1.83 · LRV 73
JG-11 · #E0DFD4 · ΔE 2.35 · LRV 73
JG-103 · #E4E2D4 · ΔE 3.19 · LRV 76

Farrow & Ball

302 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.52
All white at Farrow & Ball →
NO. 2001 · #E4E2DC · ΔE 3.52 · LRV 76
NO. 291 · #E3DED0 · ΔE 4.36 · LRV 73
NO. 2004 · #E6E0D2 · ΔE 4.77 · LRV 75

Diamond Vogel

1,386 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.22
All white at Diamond Vogel →
0460 · #DCE0D7 · ΔE 0.22 · LRV 74
0028 · #E1E0D7 · ΔE 2.36 · LRV 74
0031 · #E2E0D4 · ΔE 2.86 · LRV 74
0018 · #E3E0D7 · ΔE 3.36 · LRV 75

Hirshfield's

1,469 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.74
All white at Hirshfield's →
0460 · #DBE0D6 · ΔE 0.74 · LRV 73
0028 · #E1E0D6 · ΔE 2.3 · LRV 74
0481 · #DAE4DC · ΔE 2.56 · LRV 75
0022 · #DFDFDB · ΔE 3.33 · LRV 73

Rodda

357 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.3
All white at Rodda →
CA027 · #E2E2DB · ΔE 2.3 · LRV 76
CA026 · #E3E3DC · ΔE 2.35 · LRV 76
R004 · #E4E3D9 · ΔE 2.39 · LRV 77
R031 · #E4DFD7 · ΔE 4.55 · LRV 75

C2 Paint

580 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.28
All white at C2 Paint →
C2-835 · #E1DED3 · ΔE 3.28 · LRV 73
BD2 · #E4E1D2 · ΔE 3.72 · LRV 75
C2-916 · #E6E1D3 · ΔE 4.35 · LRV 75

Clare

78 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.26
All white at Clare →
PNT100-LT-69 · #D7DCD3 · ΔE 1.26 · LRV 70
PNT100-LT-72 · #DDE6DF · ΔE 2.38 · LRV 77
PNT100-LT-34 · #D5E2DD · ΔE 3.92 · LRV 74
PNT100-LT-19 · #E1DDCF · ΔE 3.98 · LRV 72

Portola Paints

69 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.29
All white at Portola Paints →
GEM · #E4E1D7 · ΔE 3.29 · LRV 75

Backdrop

30 colors in deck · best ΔE 4
All white at Backdrop →
BD-JA · #EFEDE3 · ΔE 4 · LRV 86

Kompozit

1,321 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.74
All white at Kompozit →
0460 · #DBE0D6 · ΔE 0.74 · LRV 73
0028 · #E1E0D6 · ΔE 2.3 · LRV 74
0481 · #DAE4DC · ΔE 2.56 · LRV 76
0022 · #DFDFDB · ΔE 3.33 · LRV 74

Similar Benjamin Moore colors

closest in the Benjamin Moore deck

The nearest shades to Pearl 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.

1478 · LRV 73
2139-60 · LRV 73
857 · LRV 73
OC-51 · LRV 73
1590 · LRV 74
1548 · LRV 74

Coordinated palette

Generated by hue-rotating #DDE1D8 in HSL space. Pair Pearl Gray with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.

COMPLEMENTARY
#DDE1D8 + #DCD8E1
TRIADIC
#DDE1D8 · #D8DDE1 · #E1D8DD
ANALOGOUS
#E1E1D8 · #DDE1D8 · #D9E1D8

Accessibility (WCAG contrast)

Sample text on white
1.33:1fail
Sample text on black
15.84:1AAA

WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.

Benjamin Moore Pearl Gray Equivalents at Other Brands

Matching Pearl 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 863 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.

Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Pearl Gray

At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Pearl Gray is Reserved White (SW 7056) — very close at ΔE 2.25, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 74 vs 74) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Reserved White swatch →

Behr Equivalent of Pearl Gray

The closest Behr equivalent of Pearl Gray is Salt Cellar (PPU25-11). At ΔE 0.92 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 74 vs 74). If Behr is your counter, order Salt Cellar and you'll get the same color. See the full Salt Cellar swatch →

Valspar Equivalent of Pearl Gray

At Valspar, the closest color to Pearl Gray is Blizzard Fog (7006-18) — very close at ΔE 2.57, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 73.5 vs 74) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Blizzard Fog swatch →

PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Pearl Gray

The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Pearl Gray is Salty Breeze (PPG1033-1). At ΔE 0.44 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 74 vs 74). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Salty Breeze and you'll get the same color. See the full Salty Breeze swatch →

Glidden Equivalent of Pearl Gray

The closest Glidden equivalent of Pearl Gray is Misty China Rain Green (30GY 73/053). At ΔE 0.49 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 73 vs 74). If Glidden is your counter, order Misty China Rain Green and you'll get the same color. See the full Misty China Rain Green swatch →

Dutch Boy Equivalent of Pearl Gray

At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Pearl Gray is Misted Green (330-1DB) — very close at ΔE 2.64, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 74 vs 74) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Misted Green swatch →

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Pearl Gray

At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Pearl Gray is Nuance (HGSW 4060) — very close at ΔE 2.79, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 74 vs 74) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Nuance swatch →

Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Pearl Gray

At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Pearl Gray is Winter's Edge (DESS40) — very close at ΔE 2.03, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 74 vs 74) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Winter's Edge swatch →

Magnolia Home Equivalent of Pearl Gray

Magnolia Home's nearest match is Chime Gray (JG-119), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.83). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 73 vs 74) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Pearl Gray without repainting risk. See the full Chime Gray swatch →

Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Pearl Gray

Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Pearl Gray. The nearest is Strong White (NO. 2001) at ΔE 3.52 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 76 vs 74). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Strong White swatch →

Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Pearl Gray

The closest Diamond Vogel equivalent of Pearl Gray is Just a Little (0460). At ΔE 0.22 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 74 vs 74). If Diamond Vogel is your counter, order Just a Little and you'll get the same color. See the full Just a Little swatch →

Hirshfield's Equivalent of Pearl Gray

The closest Hirshfield's equivalent of Pearl Gray is Just a Little (0460). At ΔE 0.74 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 73 vs 74). If Hirshfield's is your counter, order Just a Little and you'll get the same color. See the full Just a Little swatch →

Rodda Equivalent of Pearl Gray

At Rodda, the closest color to Pearl Gray is Snow Flake (CA027) — very close at ΔE 2.3, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 76 vs 74) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Snow Flake swatch →

C2 Paint Equivalent of Pearl Gray

At C2 Paint, the closest color to Pearl Gray is Twist (C2-835) — very close at ΔE 3.28, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 73 vs 74) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Twist swatch →

Clare Equivalent of Pearl Gray

Clare has no exact twin of Pearl Gray. The nearest is Headspace (PNT100-LT-34) at ΔE 3.92 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 74 vs 74). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Headspace swatch →

Portola Paints Equivalent of Pearl Gray

At Portola Paints, the closest color to Pearl Gray is Gem (GEM) — very close at ΔE 3.29, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 75 vs 74) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Gem swatch →

Kompozit Equivalent of Pearl Gray

The closest Kompozit equivalent of Pearl Gray is Just a Little (0460). At ΔE 0.74 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 73 vs 74). If Kompozit is your counter, order Just a Little and you'll get the same color. See the full Just a Little swatch →

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