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Benjamin Moore Pebble Creek1453 · #AFA8AE · LRV 40

Pebble Creek reads as a neutral with no strong undertone — mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light. The notes below cover the color's details, what Benjamin Moore 1453 actually looks like under different light, and the closest matches at competing US brands.

BENJAMIN MOORE PEBBLE CREEK
RGB 175, 168, 174LRV 40

Color spec

BrandBenjamin Moore
NamePebble Creek
SKU1453
Hex#AFA8AE
RGB175, 168, 174
HSL309°, 4%, 67%
LRV40
Undertoneneutral with no strong undertone
FamilyGray
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About Benjamin Moore Pebble Creek

Pebble Creek sits in the mid-range at LRV 40, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Because it carries almost no measurable hue, it stays a true neutral and pairs cleanly with nearly any trim or floor. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.

Pebble Creek 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

15 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 gray from that brand.

Sherwin-Williams

1,947 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.66
All gray at Sherwin-Williams →
SW 6269 · #AFA7AC · ΔE 0.66 · LRV 40
SW 6276 · #AEA9AA · ΔE 2.9 · LRV 40
SW 9688 · #A8AAB3 · ΔE 4.39 · LRV 40

Behr

5,644 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.25
All gray at Behr →
720B-4 · #B1A5AB · ΔE 2.25 · LRV 39
MQ5-4 · #ABA9AC · ΔE 3.08 · LRV 40
MQ5-36 · #B2A8B4 · ΔE 3.17 · LRV 41
MQ5-04 · #AEACAD · ΔE 3.96 · LRV 42

Valspar

2,858 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.93
All gray at Valspar →
T572 · #B1A4A7 · ΔE 2.93 · LRV 38.8
8004-3D · #B0A5A4 · ΔE 3.77 · LRV 39
V127-4 · #B0A5A4 · ΔE 3.77 · LRV 39

PPG / Glidden

2,132 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.07
All gray at PPG / Glidden →
PPG1004-4 · #B2AAAA · ΔE 3.07 · LRV 41

Glidden

3,101 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.6
All gray at Glidden →
50RR 39/025 · #AEA6A9 · ΔE 1.6 · LRV 39
PPG1004-4 · #B2AAAA · ΔE 3.07 · LRV 41

Dutch Boy

1,340 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.96
All gray at Dutch Boy →
445-3DB · #ADA4A7 · ΔE 1.96 · LRV 38
445-2DB · #B4AAA8 · ΔE 4.13 · LRV 41
403-3DB · #B1A3A1 · ΔE 4.78 · LRV 38
HGSW 3405 · #AFA7AC · ΔE 0.66 · LRV 40
HGSW 6269 · #AFA7AC · ΔE 0.66 · LRV 40

Dunn-Edwards

2,298 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.55
All gray at Dunn-Edwards →
DE6388 · #AFA8A9 · ΔE 2.55 · LRV 37
DET618 · #AEADAD · ΔE 4.84 · LRV 42

Magnolia Home

160 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.72
All gray at Magnolia Home →
JG-99 · #B0AAAB · ΔE 2.72 · LRV 41

Diamond Vogel

1,386 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.32
All gray at Diamond Vogel →
0547 · #B2AFAF · ΔE 4.32 · LRV 43

Hirshfield's

1,469 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.3
All gray at Hirshfield's →
1317 · #AEAFB9 · ΔE 4.3 · LRV 45
0547 · #AFADAD · ΔE 4.47 · LRV 43
0553 · #B2ACA9 · ΔE 5 · LRV 43

Rodda

357 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.03
All gray at Rodda →
R104 · #AAA7AF · ΔE 2.03 · LRV 40

C2 Paint

580 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.05
All gray at C2 Paint →
BD11 · #A5A3B0 · ΔE 4.05 · LRV 37

Portola Paints

69 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.39
All gray at Portola Paints →
SIMMER DOWN · #BAB3B6 · ΔE 3.39 · LRV 46
MAGIC POTION · #BAB5BD · ΔE 3.75 · LRV 47

Kompozit

1,321 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.3
All gray at Kompozit →
1317 · #AEAFB9 · ΔE 4.3 · LRV 43
0547 · #AFADAD · ΔE 4.47 · LRV 42
0553 · #B2ACA9 · ΔE 5 · LRV 42

Similar Benjamin Moore colors

closest in the Benjamin Moore deck

The nearest shades to Pebble Creek within Benjamin Moore's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.

1446 · LRV 42
AF-620 · LRV 42
2112-50 · LRV 41
2118-50 · LRV 41
2133-50 · LRV 42
2120-50 · LRV 40

Coordinated palette

Generated by hue-rotating #AFA8AE in HSL space. Pair Pebble Creek with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.

COMPLEMENTARY
#AFA8AE + #A8AFA9
TRIADIC
#AFA8AE · #AEAFA8 · #A8AEAF
ANALOGOUS
#ADA8AF · #AFA8AE · #AFA8AB

Accessibility (WCAG contrast)

Sample text on white
2.32:1fail
Sample text on black
9.04:1AAA

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

Benjamin Moore Pebble Creek Equivalents at Other Brands

Matching Pebble Creek 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 1453 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.

Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Pebble Creek

The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Pebble Creek is Beguiling Mauve (SW 6269). At ΔE 0.66 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same true neutral undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Beguiling Mauve and you'll get the same color. See the full Beguiling Mauve swatch →

Behr Equivalent of Pebble Creek

At Behr, the closest color to Pebble Creek is Classy (MQ5-4) — very close at ΔE 3.08, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Classy swatch →

Valspar Equivalent of Pebble Creek

At Valspar, the closest color to Pebble Creek is Heather Bay (T572) — very close at ΔE 2.93, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38.8 vs 40) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Heather Bay swatch →

PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Pebble Creek

At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Pebble Creek is Silver Service (PPG1004-4) — very close at ΔE 3.07, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 40) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Silver Service swatch →

Glidden Equivalent of Pebble Creek

Glidden's nearest match is Truly Taupe (50RR 39/025), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.6). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 40) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Pebble Creek without repainting risk. See the full Truly Taupe swatch →

Dutch Boy Equivalent of Pebble Creek

Dutch Boy's nearest match is Future Gray (445-3DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.96). It runs slightly darker (LRV 38 vs 40) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Pebble Creek without repainting risk. See the full Future Gray swatch →

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Pebble Creek

The closest HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Pebble Creek is One Fine Day (HGSW 3405). At ΔE 0.66 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same true neutral undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40). If HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order One Fine Day and you'll get the same color. See the full One Fine Day swatch →

Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Pebble Creek

At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Pebble Creek is Smoky Mountain (DE6388) — very close at ΔE 2.55, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 37 vs 40) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Smoky Mountain swatch →

Magnolia Home Equivalent of Pebble Creek

At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Pebble Creek is Vintage Collection (JG-99) — very close at ΔE 2.72, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 40) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Vintage Collection swatch →

Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Pebble Creek

Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Pebble Creek. The nearest is Tin Man (0547) at ΔE 4.32 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 43 vs 40). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Tin Man swatch →

Hirshfield's Equivalent of Pebble Creek

Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Pebble Creek. The nearest is Tin Man (0547) at ΔE 4.47 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 43 vs 40). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Tin Man swatch →

Rodda Equivalent of Pebble Creek

At Rodda, the closest color to Pebble Creek is Wild and Free (R104) — very close at ΔE 2.03, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Wild and Free swatch →

Portola Paints Equivalent of Pebble Creek

At Portola Paints, the closest color to Pebble Creek is Simmer Down (SIMMER DOWN) — very close at ΔE 3.39, though not an exact twin. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 46 vs 40) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Simmer Down swatch →

Kompozit Equivalent of Pebble Creek

Kompozit has no exact twin of Pebble Creek. The nearest is Tin Man (0547) at ΔE 4.47 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 42 vs 40). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Tin Man swatch →

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