Color spec
| Brand | Benjamin Moore |
| Name | River Gorge Gray |
| SKU | 1537 |
| Hex | #A09A89 |
| RGB | 160, 154, 137 |
| HSL | 44°, 11%, 58% |
| LRV | 32 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Benjamin Moore River Gorge Gray
River Gorge Gray sits in the mid-range at LRV 32, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its orange 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.
River Gorge Gray is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Greige-leaning neutrals like this are the safe whole-home choice when you want warmth without committing to a color.
Closest matches by brand
16 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 neutral from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Portola Paints
Annie Sloan
Backdrop
Kompozit
Similar Benjamin Moore colors
closest in the Benjamin Moore deckThe nearest shades to River Gorge 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 #A09A89 in HSL space. Pair River Gorge 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 River Gorge Gray Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching River Gorge 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 1537 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of River Gorge Gray
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is At Ease Soldier (SW 9127), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.52). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for River Gorge Gray without repainting risk. See the full At Ease Soldier swatch →
Behr Equivalent of River Gorge Gray
At Behr, the closest color to River Gorge Gray is Moon Rock (QE-58) — very close at ΔE 2.37, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Moon Rock swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of River Gorge Gray
Valspar's nearest match is Tornado Watch (6002-2A), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.63). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for River Gorge Gray without repainting risk. See the full Tornado Watch swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of River Gorge Gray
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to River Gorge Gray is Gray By Me (PPG1008-4) — very close at ΔE 2.79, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Gray By Me swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of River Gorge Gray
At Glidden, the closest color to River Gorge Gray is Gray By Me (PPG1008-4) — very close at ΔE 2.81, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Gray By Me swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of River Gorge Gray
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to River Gorge Gray is Dusky Gray (439-3DB) — very close at ΔE 3.41, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Dusky Gray swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of River Gorge Gray
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to River Gorge Gray is Country Rubble Stone (DEBN66) — very close at ΔE 3.31, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Country Rubble Stone swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of River Gorge Gray
Magnolia Home's nearest match is Antiquing (JG-128), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.08). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for River Gorge Gray without repainting risk. See the full Antiquing swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of River Gorge Gray
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of River Gorge Gray. The nearest is Trenton Taupe (H113) at ΔE 3.64 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 32). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Trenton Taupe swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of River Gorge Gray
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to River Gorge Gray is Orestes (0379) — very close at ΔE 2.79, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 32) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Orestes swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of River Gorge Gray
The closest Rodda equivalent of River Gorge Gray is Anise (CA155). At ΔE 0.82 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32). If Rodda is your counter, order Anise and you'll get the same color. See the full Anise swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of River Gorge Gray
At C2 Paint, the closest color to River Gorge Gray is Wood Ash (C2-923) — very close at ΔE 2.05, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Wood Ash swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of River Gorge Gray
Portola Paints has no exact twin of River Gorge Gray. The nearest is Bronson (BRONSON) at ΔE 3.62 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 32). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Bronson swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of River Gorge Gray
At Annie Sloan, the closest color to River Gorge Gray is French Linen (FRENCH LINEN) — very close at ΔE 3.27, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 34 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full French Linen swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of River Gorge Gray
At Kompozit, the closest color to River Gorge Gray is Orestes (0379) — very close at ΔE 2.79, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Orestes swatch →