Color spec
| Brand | Benjamin Moore |
| Name | Puritan Gray |
| SKU | HC-164 |
| Hex | #979F9B |
| RGB | 151, 159, 155 |
| HSL | 150°, 4%, 61% |
| LRV | 34 |
| Undertone | neutral with no strong undertone |
| Family | Gray |
About Benjamin Moore Puritan Gray
Puritan Gray sits in the mid-range at LRV 34, 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.
Puritan 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
18 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
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Backdrop
Rust-Oleum
Kompozit
Similar Benjamin Moore colors
closest in the Benjamin Moore deckThe nearest shades to Puritan 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 #979F9B in HSL space. Pair Puritan 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 Puritan Gray Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Puritan 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-164 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Puritan Gray
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Puritan Gray. The nearest is Bedrock (SW 9563) at ΔE 4.46 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 34). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Bedrock swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Puritan Gray
Behr's nearest match is Puddle (790B-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.33). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 34) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Puritan Gray without repainting risk. See the full Puddle swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Puritan Gray
The closest Valspar equivalent of Puritan Gray is Summer Storm (M346). At ΔE 0.98 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same true neutral undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 32.3 vs 34). If Valspar is your counter, order Summer Storm and you'll get the same color. See the full Summer Storm swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Puritan Gray
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Puritan Gray is Steel Curtain (PPG0994-5) — very close at ΔE 2.35, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 34) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Steel Curtain swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Puritan Gray
Glidden's nearest match is Steel Curtain (PPG0994-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.87). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 34) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Puritan Gray without repainting risk. See the full Steel Curtain swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Puritan Gray
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Puritan Gray is Antiquated Pewter (425-4DB) — very close at ΔE 2.88, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 34) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Antiquated Pewter swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Puritan Gray
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Puritan Gray is Thorntree (HGSW 3284) — very close at ΔE 3.08, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 32 vs 34) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Thorntree swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Puritan Gray
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Light Gray (DEC789), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.23). It runs slightly darker (LRV 31 vs 34) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Puritan Gray without repainting risk. See the full Light Gray swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Puritan Gray
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Puritan Gray. The nearest is Clean Slate (JG-75) at ΔE 3.61 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 34). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Clean Slate swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Puritan Gray
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Puritan Gray is Pigeon (NO. 25) — very close at ΔE 3.44, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 34) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Pigeon swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Puritan Gray
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Puritan Gray is Singing in the Rain (0478) — very close at ΔE 2.25, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 34) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Singing in the Rain swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Puritan Gray
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Cannon Ball (0449), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.98). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 34) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Puritan Gray without repainting risk. See the full Cannon Ball swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Puritan Gray
At Rodda, the closest color to Puritan Gray is On the Rocks (R069) — very close at ΔE 2.01, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 34) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full On the Rocks swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Puritan Gray
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Puritan Gray is Salix (C2-954) — very close at ΔE 2.6, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 34) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Salix swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Puritan Gray
Kompozit's nearest match is Cannon Ball (0449), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.98). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 34) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Puritan Gray without repainting risk. See the full Cannon Ball swatch →