Color spec
| Brand | Benjamin Moore |
| Name | Tavern Gray |
| SKU | CW-40 |
| Hex | #918A75 |
| RGB | 145, 138, 117 |
| HSL | 45°, 11%, 51% |
| LRV | 25 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Benjamin Moore Tavern Gray
Tavern Gray sits in the mid-range at LRV 25, 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.
Tavern 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
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 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
Clare
Portola Paints
Kompozit
Similar Benjamin Moore colors
closest in the Benjamin Moore deckThe nearest shades to Tavern 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 #918A75 in HSL space. Pair Tavern 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 Tavern Gray Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Tavern 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 CW-40 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Tavern Gray
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Tavern Gray is River Reed (SW 9534) — very close at ΔE 3.06, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 25) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full River Reed swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Tavern Gray
Behr's nearest match is Dry Pasture (PPU8-03), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.98). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 25) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Tavern Gray without repainting risk. See the full Dry Pasture swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Tavern Gray
Valspar's nearest match is Sweet Carolina (5008-2A), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26.3 vs 25) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Tavern Gray without repainting risk. See the full Sweet Carolina swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Tavern Gray
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Tavern Gray is Meander (PPG1029-5) — very close at ΔE 2.2, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 25) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Meander swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Tavern Gray
At Glidden, the closest color to Tavern Gray is Meander (PPG1029-5) — very close at ΔE 2.09, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 25) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Meander swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Tavern Gray
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Tavern Gray. The nearest is Curio Gray (HGSW 0024) at ΔE 4.86 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 25). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Curio Gray swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Tavern Gray
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Cattail Marsh (DEBN59), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.15). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 25) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Tavern Gray without repainting risk. See the full Cattail Marsh swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Tavern Gray
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Tavern Gray is Garden Party (JG-53) — very close at ΔE 2.63, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 25) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Garden Party swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Tavern Gray
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Tavern Gray is Mouse's Back (NO. 40) — very close at ΔE 2.82, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 25) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mouse's Back swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Tavern Gray
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Tavern Gray is Ceramic Pot (0339) — very close at ΔE 3.17, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 24 vs 25) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Ceramic Pot swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Tavern Gray
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Tavern Gray is Burning Idea (0373) — very close at ΔE 2.39, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 27 vs 25) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Burning Idea swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Tavern Gray
The closest Rodda equivalent of Tavern Gray is Vintage Shutter (R046). At ΔE 0.56 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 25). If Rodda is your counter, order Vintage Shutter and you'll get the same color. See the full Vintage Shutter swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Tavern Gray
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Tavern Gray is Woodpecker (C2-905) — very close at ΔE 2.96, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 24 vs 25) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Woodpecker swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Tavern Gray
Clare has no exact twin of Tavern Gray. The nearest is Dirty Chai (PNT100-DP-52) at ΔE 4.96 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 23 vs 25). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Dirty Chai swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Tavern Gray
Portola Paints's nearest match is Bond Street (BOND STREET), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.8). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 28 vs 25) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Tavern Gray without repainting risk. See the full Bond Street swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Tavern Gray
At Kompozit, the closest color to Tavern Gray is Burning Idea (0373) — very close at ΔE 2.39, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 25) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Burning Idea swatch →