Color spec
| Brand | Benjamin Moore |
| Name | Rockport Gray |
| SKU | HC-105 |
| Hex | #A8A295 |
| RGB | 168, 162, 149 |
| HSL | 41°, 10%, 62% |
| LRV | 37 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Benjamin Moore Rockport Gray
Rockport Gray sits in the mid-range at LRV 37, 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.
Rockport 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
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 neutral 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
Portola Paints
Annie Sloan
Backdrop
Kompozit
Similar Benjamin Moore colors
closest in the Benjamin Moore deckThe nearest shades to Rockport 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 #A8A295 in HSL space. Pair Rockport 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 Rockport Gray Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Rockport 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-105 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Rockport Gray
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Rockport Gray is Western Reserve (SW 9597). At ΔE 0.45 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 37). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Western Reserve and you'll get the same color. See the full Western Reserve swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Rockport Gray
Behr's nearest match is Jackal (T12-12), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.64). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Rockport Gray without repainting risk. See the full Jackal swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Rockport Gray
Valspar's nearest match is Graceful Gray (8006-2E), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.41). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Rockport Gray without repainting risk. See the full Graceful Gray swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Rockport Gray
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Rockport Gray is Simmering Smoke (PPG1019-4) — very close at ΔE 3.42, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 35 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Simmering Smoke swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Rockport Gray
At Glidden, the closest color to Rockport Gray is Aldabra (PPG14-28) — very close at ΔE 2.19, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 37) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Aldabra swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Rockport Gray
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Poised Neutral (440-4DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.17). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Rockport Gray without repainting risk. See the full Poised Neutral swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Rockport Gray
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Intellectual Gray (HGSW 3485), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.17). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Rockport Gray without repainting risk. See the full Intellectual Gray swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Rockport Gray
The closest Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Rockport Gray is Sycamore Bark (DEGR33). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 37). If Dunn-Edwards is your counter, order Sycamore Bark and you'll get the same color. See the full Sycamore Bark swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Rockport Gray
The closest Magnolia Home equivalent of Rockport Gray is Quaint Cottage (JG-114). At ΔE 0.6 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 37). If Magnolia Home is your counter, order Quaint Cottage and you'll get the same color. See the full Quaint Cottage swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Rockport Gray
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Rockport Gray is Light Gray (NO. 17) — very close at ΔE 2.84, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Light Gray swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Rockport Gray
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Wood Shadow (0205), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.49). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Rockport Gray without repainting risk. See the full Wood Shadow swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Rockport Gray
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Cloudy Today (0568), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.51). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Rockport Gray without repainting risk. See the full Cloudy Today swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Rockport Gray
At Rodda, the closest color to Rockport Gray is Pebbles (CA041) — very close at ΔE 2.55, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Pebbles swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Rockport Gray
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Rockport Gray is Quahog (C2-908) — very close at ΔE 2.66, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 37) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Quahog swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Rockport Gray
At Portola Paints, the closest color to Rockport Gray is La Catedral (LA CATEDRAL) — very close at ΔE 2.44, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 34 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full La Catedral swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Rockport Gray
Annie Sloan has no exact twin of Rockport Gray. The nearest is French Linen (FRENCH LINEN) at ΔE 4.86 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 34 vs 37). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full French Linen swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Rockport Gray
At Backdrop, the closest color to Rockport Gray is Carry the Two (BD-CT) — very close at ΔE 3.18, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 33 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Carry the Two swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Rockport Gray
Kompozit's nearest match is Cloudy Today (0568), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.51). It runs slightly darker (LRV 35 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Rockport Gray without repainting risk. See the full Cloudy Today swatch →