Color spec
| Brand | Hirshfield's |
| Name | Monument Gray |
| SKU | H0145 |
| Hex | #7A807A |
| RGB | 122, 128, 122 |
| HSL | 120°, 2%, 49% |
| LRV | 21 |
| Undertone | true neutral (no measurable hue) |
| Family | Gray |
About Hirshfield's Monument Gray
With an LRV of 21, Monument Gray 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.
Monument Gray 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 at every US brand
20 brands · top 5 each5 closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all gray from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Portola Paints
Annie Sloan
Backdrop
Rust-Oleum
Kompozit
Similar Hirshfield's colors
closest in the Hirshfield's deckThe nearest shades to Monument Gray within Hirshfield's'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 #7A807A in HSL space. Pair Monument 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.
Hirshfield's Monument Gray Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Monument 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 Hirshfield's H0145 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Monument Gray
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Retreat (SW 6207), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.97). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 21 vs 21) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Monument Gray without repainting risk. See the full Retreat swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Monument Gray
The closest Behr equivalent of Monument Gray is Cedar Forest (HDC-AC-22). At ΔE 0.48 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same true neutral undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 21 vs 21). If Behr is your counter, order Cedar Forest and you'll get the same color. See the full Cedar Forest swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Monument Gray
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Monument Gray is Geddy Gray (CW-720) — very close at ΔE 2.58, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 21 vs 21) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Geddy Gray swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Monument Gray
At Valspar, the closest color to Monument Gray is Lead Cast (5007-2B) — very close at ΔE 3.33, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 21 vs 21) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lead Cast swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Monument Gray
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Monument Gray is Industrial Revolution (PPG0997-6) — very close at ΔE 3.33, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 20 vs 21) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Industrial Revolution swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Monument Gray
Glidden doesn't make a true equivalent of Monument Gray — the nearest deck color, Mansard Stone (30YY 20/029), is clearly different (ΔE 5.19). For an exact match, any Glidden retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's H0145 instead. See the full Mansard Stone swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Monument Gray
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Monument Gray. The nearest is Sweetbrier (425-5DB) at ΔE 4.58 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 21 vs 21). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sweetbrier swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Monument Gray
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Retreat (HGSW 3283), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.97). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 21 vs 21) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Monument Gray without repainting risk. See the full Retreat swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Monument Gray
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Monument Gray is Enchanted Eve (DE6313) — very close at ΔE 2.15, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 21 vs 21) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Enchanted Eve swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Monument Gray
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Monument Gray is Sage Stem (JG-65) — very close at ΔE 2.09, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 23 vs 21) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sage Stem swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Monument Gray
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Monument Gray — the nearest deck color, Mole's Breath (NO. 276), is clearly different (ΔE 5.44). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's H0145 instead. See the full Mole's Breath swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Monument Gray
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Monument Gray. The nearest is Polar Pond (0492) at ΔE 4.06 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 20 vs 21). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Polar Pond swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Monument Gray
Rodda has no exact twin of Monument Gray. The nearest is Brushed Nickel (CA205) at ΔE 4.4 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 21 vs 21). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Brushed Nickel swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Monument Gray
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Monument Gray is Stream (C2-937) — very close at ΔE 2.96, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 21 vs 21) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Stream swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Monument Gray
Clare has no exact twin of Monument Gray. The nearest is Irony (PNT100-MD-16) at ΔE 4.71 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 21 vs 21). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Irony swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Monument Gray
Portola Paints doesn't make a true equivalent of Monument Gray — the nearest deck color, Voodoo (VOODOO), is clearly different (ΔE 12.06). For an exact match, any Portola Paints retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's H0145 instead. See the full Voodoo swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Monument Gray
Annie Sloan doesn't make a true equivalent of Monument Gray — the nearest deck color, Coco (COCO), is clearly different (ΔE 11.58). For an exact match, any Annie Sloan retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's H0145 instead. See the full Coco swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Monument Gray
At Backdrop, the closest color to Monument Gray is Hartford (BD-HF) — very close at ΔE 3.33, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 22 vs 21) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Hartford swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Monument Gray
Rust-Oleum doesn't make a true equivalent of Monument Gray — the nearest deck color, Oat Latte (391446), is clearly different (ΔE 9.09). For an exact match, any Rust-Oleum retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's H0145 instead. See the full Oat Latte swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Monument Gray
Kompozit has no exact twin of Monument Gray. The nearest is Subtle Shadow (0534) at ΔE 4.12 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 22 vs 21). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Subtle Shadow swatch →