Color spec
| Brand | Benjamin Moore |
| Name | Pike's Peak Gray |
| SKU | 2127-50 |
| Hex | #A0AAB1 |
| RGB | 160, 170, 177 |
| HSL | 205°, 10%, 66% |
| LRV | 39 |
| Undertone | cool blue tone |
| Family | Gray |
About Benjamin Moore Pike's Peak Gray
Pike's Peak Gray sits in the mid-range at LRV 39, 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.
Pike's Peak 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
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 gray 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
Clare
Portola Paints
Backdrop
Kompozit
Similar Benjamin Moore colors
closest in the Benjamin Moore deckThe nearest shades to Pike's Peak 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 #A0AAB1 in HSL space. Pair Pike's Peak 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 Pike's Peak Gray Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Pike's Peak 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 2127-50 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Pike's Peak Gray
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Pike's Peak Gray. The nearest is Modern Lavender (SW 9688) at ΔE 4.39 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 39). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Modern Lavender swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Pike's Peak Gray
Behr's nearest match is Twilight (T13-6), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.03). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Pike's Peak Gray without repainting risk. See the full Twilight swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Pike's Peak Gray
At Valspar, the closest color to Pike's Peak Gray is Cloud Mountain (V115-2) — very close at ΔE 3.07, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38.4 vs 39) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cloud Mountain swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Pike's Peak Gray
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Pike's Peak Gray is Foretell (PPG10-13). At ΔE 0.99 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 41 vs 39). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Foretell and you'll get the same color. See the full Foretell swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Pike's Peak Gray
The closest Glidden equivalent of Pike's Peak Gray is Winter Sky Grey (70BG 40/050). At ΔE 0.94 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 39). If Glidden is your counter, order Winter Sky Grey and you'll get the same color. See the full Winter Sky Grey swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Pike's Peak Gray
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Fogged In (433-3DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.83). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 41 vs 39) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Pike's Peak Gray without repainting risk. See the full Fogged In swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Pike's Peak Gray
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Pike's Peak Gray. The nearest is Steel Piling (HGSW 1475) at ΔE 4.36 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Steel Piling swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Pike's Peak Gray
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Irogon Blue (DEC796), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.93). It runs slightly darker (LRV 37 vs 39) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Pike's Peak Gray without repainting risk. See the full Irogon Blue swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Pike's Peak Gray
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Pike's Peak Gray. The nearest is Kittiwake (NO. 307) at ΔE 3.93 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 39). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Kittiwake swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Pike's Peak Gray
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Pike's Peak Gray is Pale Slate (H045) — very close at ΔE 3.05, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 39) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Pale Slate swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Pike's Peak Gray
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Pike's Peak Gray is Citadel Blue (H0045) — very close at ΔE 3.31, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Citadel Blue swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Pike's Peak Gray
Rodda's nearest match is Sheer Clouds (R087), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.98). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 42 vs 39) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Pike's Peak Gray without repainting risk. See the full Sheer Clouds swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Pike's Peak Gray
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Pike's Peak Gray. The nearest is Approaching Storm (BD12) at ΔE 4.43 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Approaching Storm swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Pike's Peak Gray
Portola Paints has no exact twin of Pike's Peak Gray. The nearest is Twin Peaks (TWIN PEAKS) at ΔE 3.85 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs noticeably darker (LRV 33 vs 39). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Twin Peaks swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Pike's Peak Gray
Kompozit has no exact twin of Pike's Peak Gray. The nearest is Beacon Fog (0490) at ΔE 3.61 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Beacon Fog swatch →