Color spec
| Brand | Benjamin Moore |
| Name | Temptation |
| SKU | 1609 |
| Hex | #54585C |
| RGB | 84, 88, 92 |
| HSL | 210°, 5%, 35% |
| LRV | 11 |
| Undertone | neutral with no strong undertone |
| Family | Gray |
About Benjamin Moore Temptation
With an LRV of 11, Temptation is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. Because it carries almost no measurable hue, it stays a true neutral and pairs cleanly with nearly any trim or floor. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.
Temptation works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. 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
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 Temptation 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 #54585C in HSL space. Pair Temptation 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 Temptation Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Temptation 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 1609 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Temptation
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Temptation is Peppercorn (SW 7674) — very close at ΔE 2.85, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 10 vs 11) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Peppercorn swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Temptation
At Behr, the closest color to Temptation is Maximum Gray (QE-62) — very close at ΔE 2.16, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 9 vs 11) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Maximum Gray swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Temptation
Valspar has no exact twin of Temptation. The nearest is Coal Tipple (8004-47F) at ΔE 4.48 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 9 vs 11). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Coal Tipple swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Temptation
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Temptation is Black Widow (PPG0997-7) — very close at ΔE 3.06, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 10 vs 11) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Black Widow swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Temptation
At Glidden, the closest color to Temptation is Black Widow (PPG0997-7) — very close at ΔE 3.05, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 10 vs 11) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Black Widow swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Temptation
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Gravity (435-7DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1). It runs slightly darker (LRV 9 vs 11) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Temptation without repainting risk. See the full Gravity swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Temptation
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Temptation is Peppercorn (HGSW 1491) — very close at ΔE 2.85, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 10 vs 11) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Peppercorn swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Temptation
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Edge of Black (DE6349), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.21). It runs slightly darker (LRV 9 vs 11) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Temptation without repainting risk. See the full Edge of Black swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Temptation
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Temptation is Coffee Nook (JG-96) — very close at ΔE 2.23, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 9 vs 11) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Coffee Nook swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Temptation
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Temptation is Beetle Black (NO. G16) — very close at ΔE 2.31, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 11 vs 11) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Beetle Black swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Temptation
At Rodda, the closest color to Temptation is Indigo Leaves (R096) — very close at ΔE 2.47, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 11 vs 11) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Indigo Leaves swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Temptation
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Temptation. The nearest is Sorcerer (C2-758) at ΔE 3.91 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 10 vs 11). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sorcerer swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Temptation
At Clare, the closest color to Temptation is Goodnight Moon (PNT100-DP-42) — very close at ΔE 3.48, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 11 vs 11) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Goodnight Moon swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Temptation
At Portola Paints, the closest color to Temptation is In The Navy (IN THE NAVY) — very close at ΔE 3.09, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 9 vs 11) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full In The Navy swatch →