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Benjamin Moore Winterwood1486 · #C1BFB1 · LRV 52

Winterwood reads as a warm yellow tone — light — bounces daylight without going clinical. The notes below cover the color's details, what Benjamin Moore 1486 actually looks like under different light, and the closest matches at competing US brands.

BENJAMIN MOORE WINTERWOOD
RGB 193, 191, 177LRV 52

Color spec

BrandBenjamin Moore
NameWinterwood
SKU1486
Hex#C1BFB1
RGB193, 191, 177
HSL53°, 11%, 73%
LRV52
Undertonewarm yellow tone
FamilyNeutral
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About Benjamin Moore Winterwood

At LRV 52, Winterwood is a light color that bounces daylight around a room without tipping into stark white. Its yellow 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. It holds its undertone in most exposures, which is what makes light shades like this so forgiving room to room.

Winterwood is an easy whole-room color for living spaces and bedrooms, and light enough to carry onto trim or a ceiling if you want a soft, seamless look. Greige-leaning neutrals like this are the safe whole-home choice when you want warmth without committing to a color.

Closest matches by brand

19 brands within ΔE 5

The 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

1,947 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.44
All neutral at Sherwin-Williams →
SW 6184 · #BEBFB2 · ΔE 1.44 · LRV 51
SW 2844 · #C2BDB1 · ΔE 1.99 · LRV 51
SW 6191 · #BDC0B3 · ΔE 2.35 · LRV 52
SW 1015 · #C6BFB3 · ΔE 2.97 · LRV 52

Behr

5,644 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.51
All neutral at Behr →
PPU8-17 · #C5C0B1 · ΔE 1.51 · LRV 53
ECC-37-1 · #C1C2B4 · ΔE 1.58 · LRV 53
ECC-46-1 · #C2BCAE · ΔE 2.11 · LRV 50
HDC-NT-16G · #C6BCAD · ΔE 3.98 · LRV 51

Valspar

2,858 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.75
All neutral at Valspar →
8004-26C · #C0BDAE · ΔE 0.75 · LRV 51
8004-27B · #BCBCAE · ΔE 1.33 · LRV 50
M111 · #C7C2B4 · ΔE 1.78 · LRV 53.9
8006-2D · #C1BBB0 · ΔE 2.86 · LRV 50

PPG / Glidden

2,132 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.6
All neutral at PPG / Glidden →
PPG1031-2 · #BEBFB0 · ΔE 1.6 · LRV 51
PPG0998-2 · #BEBBB0 · ΔE 1.78 · LRV 50
PPG1023-3 · #C8BFB2 · ΔE 3.78 · LRV 53
PPG1126-4 · #BFC2AD · ΔE 3.89 · LRV 53

Glidden

3,101 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.18
All neutral at Glidden →
60YY 51/101 · #C4BFAC · ΔE 2.18 · LRV 51
PPG1031-2 · #BEC0B0 · ΔE 2.22 · LRV 52
40YY 51/084 · #C6BEB0 · ΔE 3.07 · LRV 51
45YY 51/105 · #C7BEAC · ΔE 3.41 · LRV 51

Dutch Boy

1,340 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.52
All neutral at Dutch Boy →
425-2DB · #BEC1B6 · ΔE 2.52 · LRV 52
423-2DB · #C1BCA7 · ΔE 2.9 · LRV 50
439-2DB · #C6C0B6 · ΔE 3.16 · LRV 53
405-2DB · #C8BFB5 · ΔE 4.58 · LRV 53
HGSW 3266 · #BEBFB2 · ΔE 1.44 · LRV 50
HGSW 6184 · #BEBFB2 · ΔE 1.44 · LRV 50
HGSW 3256 · #BDC0B3 · ΔE 2.35 · LRV 52
HGSW 6191 · #BDC0B3 · ΔE 2.35 · LRV 52

Dunn-Edwards

2,298 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.2
All neutral at Dunn-Edwards →
DEGR42 · #BBBCB2 · ΔE 2.2 · LRV 50
DE6234 · #C5C0AC · ΔE 2.49 · LRV 49
DEGR08 · #C1BBB2 · ΔE 3.58 · LRV 50

Magnolia Home

160 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.69
All neutral at Magnolia Home →
JG-56 · #BEC3B2 · ΔE 3.69 · LRV 53
JG-06 · #B9BFB5 · ΔE 3.87 · LRV 51
JG-109 · #C5BBAC · ΔE 4.02 · LRV 50

Farrow & Ball

302 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.4
All neutral at Farrow & Ball →
NO. 266 · #BEC1B3 · ΔE 2.4 · LRV 52
NO. 275 · #C0BCB3 · ΔE 2.77 · LRV 50
NO. 283 · #C5BDAC · ΔE 2.93 · LRV 51
NO. 229 · #C7BEB3 · ΔE 4.25 · LRV 52

Diamond Vogel

1,386 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.99
All neutral at Diamond Vogel →
0371 · #C3C2B3 · ΔE 0.99 · LRV 54
0420 · #C5C2B2 · ΔE 1.15 · LRV 54
0573 · #C3BEB2 · ΔE 1.96 · LRV 51
0232 · #C2BCAD · ΔE 2.04 · LRV 50

Hirshfield's

1,469 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.37
All neutral at Hirshfield's →
0420 · #C3BFAE · ΔE 1.37 · LRV 52
0371 · #BFBFAF · ΔE 1.41 · LRV 52
H0109 · #C4BDAD · ΔE 2.44 · LRV 51
0567 · #C7BEB2 · ΔE 3.98 · LRV 52

Rodda

357 colors in deck · best ΔE 3
All neutral at Rodda →
R062 · #BABEAF · ΔE 3 · LRV 51
CA175 · #BCBFAD · ΔE 3.1 · LRV 51
CA033 · #C9C0B2 · ΔE 3.63 · LRV 53

C2 Paint

580 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.47
All neutral at C2 Paint →
C2-943 · #BCBCAD · ΔE 1.47 · LRV 50
C2-961 · #C0C2B6 · ΔE 2.04 · LRV 53
C2-928 · #C1BCB3 · ΔE 3.12 · LRV 51
BD16 · #B8BFB5 · ΔE 4.27 · LRV 51

Clare

78 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.24
All neutral at Clare →
PNT100-MD-48 · #B5B9A6 · ΔE 4.24 · LRV 47

Portola Paints

69 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.89
All neutral at Portola Paints →
PIANO ROOM · #BAB6AB · ΔE 2.89 · LRV 47
SEVILLA · #BDB6A2 · ΔE 3.73 · LRV 47
LUMIERE · #CCC8C0 · ΔE 4.05 · LRV 58

Annie Sloan

31 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.9
All neutral at Annie Sloan →
PARIS GREY · #BEC0B3 · ΔE 1.9 · LRV 52

Backdrop

30 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.84
All neutral at Backdrop →
BD-RR · #D6CFBE · ΔE 4.84 · LRV 65

Kompozit

1,321 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.37
All neutral at Kompozit →
0420 · #C3BFAE · ΔE 1.37 · LRV 52
0371 · #BFBFAF · ΔE 1.41 · LRV 51
0573 · #C0BBAE · ΔE 1.9 · LRV 50
0567 · #C7BEB2 · ΔE 3.98 · LRV 52

Similar Benjamin Moore colors

closest in the Benjamin Moore deck

The nearest shades to Winterwood within Benjamin Moore's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.

2141-50 · LRV 52
861 · LRV 50
CSP-170 · LRV 52
CW-50 · LRV 52
1501 · LRV 53
CC-636 · LRV 53

Coordinated palette

Generated by hue-rotating #C1BFB1 in HSL space. Pair Winterwood with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.

COMPLEMENTARY
#C1BFB1 + #B1B3C1
TRIADIC
#C1BFB1 · #B1C1BF · #BFB1C1
ANALOGOUS
#C1B7B1 · #C1BFB1 · #BBC1B1

Accessibility (WCAG contrast)

Sample text on white
1.85:1fail
Sample text on black
11.35:1AAA

WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.

Benjamin Moore Winterwood Equivalents at Other Brands

Matching Winterwood 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 1486 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.

Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Winterwood

Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Austere Gray (SW 6184), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.44). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 51 vs 52) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Winterwood without repainting risk. See the full Austere Gray swatch →

Behr Equivalent of Winterwood

Behr's nearest match is Fortress Stone (PPU8-17), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.51). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 53 vs 52) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Winterwood without repainting risk. See the full Fortress Stone swatch →

Valspar Equivalent of Winterwood

The closest Valspar equivalent of Winterwood is Mother Nature (8004-26C). At ΔE 0.75 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 51 vs 52). If Valspar is your counter, order Mother Nature and you'll get the same color. See the full Mother Nature swatch →

PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Winterwood

PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Misty Meadow (PPG1031-2), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.6). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 51 vs 52) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Winterwood without repainting risk. See the full Misty Meadow swatch →

Glidden Equivalent of Winterwood

At Glidden, the closest color to Winterwood is Misty Meadow (PPG1031-2) — very close at ΔE 2.22, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 52 vs 52) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Misty Meadow swatch →

Dutch Boy Equivalent of Winterwood

At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Winterwood is Frosted Olive (425-2DB) — very close at ΔE 2.52, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 52 vs 52) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Frosted Olive swatch →

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Winterwood

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Woody Rosemary (HGSW 3266), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.44). It runs slightly darker (LRV 50 vs 52) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Winterwood without repainting risk. See the full Woody Rosemary swatch →

Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Winterwood

At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Winterwood is Serene Thought (DE6234) — very close at ΔE 2.49, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 49 vs 52) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Serene Thought swatch →

Magnolia Home Equivalent of Winterwood

Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Winterwood. The nearest is Clean Lines (JG-56) at ΔE 3.69 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 53 vs 52). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Clean Lines swatch →

Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Winterwood

At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Winterwood is Mizzle (NO. 266) — very close at ΔE 2.4, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 52 vs 52) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mizzle swatch →

Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Winterwood

Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Chintz (0573), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.96). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 51 vs 52) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Winterwood without repainting risk. See the full Chintz swatch →

Hirshfield's Equivalent of Winterwood

Hirshfield's's nearest match is Fiorito (0371), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.41). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 52 vs 52) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Winterwood without repainting risk. See the full Fiorito swatch →

Rodda Equivalent of Winterwood

At Rodda, the closest color to Winterwood is Sea Foam (CA175) — very close at ΔE 3.1, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 51 vs 52) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sea Foam swatch →

C2 Paint Equivalent of Winterwood

At C2 Paint, the closest color to Winterwood is Dewdrop (C2-961) — very close at ΔE 2.04, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 53 vs 52) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Dewdrop swatch →

Portola Paints Equivalent of Winterwood

At Portola Paints, the closest color to Winterwood is Piano Room (PIANO ROOM) — very close at ΔE 2.89, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 47 vs 52) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Piano Room swatch →

Annie Sloan Equivalent of Winterwood

Annie Sloan's nearest match is Paris Grey (PARIS GREY), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.9). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 52 vs 52) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Winterwood without repainting risk. See the full Paris Grey swatch →

Kompozit Equivalent of Winterwood

Kompozit's nearest match is Fiorito (0371), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.41). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 51 vs 52) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Winterwood without repainting risk. See the full Fiorito swatch →

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