Color spec
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Colonial Revival Gray |
| SKU | SW 2832 |
| Hex | #B4B9B9 |
| RGB | 180, 185, 185 |
| HSL | 180°, 3%, 72% |
| LRV | 48 |
| Undertone | neutral with no strong undertone |
| Family | Gray |
About Sherwin-Williams Colonial Revival Gray
Colonial Revival Gray sits in the mid-range at LRV 48, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Because it carries almost no measurable hue, it stays a true neutral and pairs cleanly with nearly any trim or floor. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Colonial Revival Gray is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Grays like this read as a modern neutral and sit comfortably alongside both warm woods and cool metals.
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 gray from that brand.
Behr
Benjamin Moore
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
Annie Sloan
Rust-Oleum
Kompozit
Similar Sherwin-Williams colors
closest in the Sherwin-Williams deckThe nearest shades to Colonial Revival Gray within Sherwin-Williams'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 #B4B9B9 in HSL space. Pair Colonial Revival 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.
Sherwin-Williams Colonial Revival Gray Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Colonial Revival 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 Sherwin-Williams SW 2832 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of Colonial Revival Gray
The closest Behr equivalent of Colonial Revival Gray is Lunar Surface (N460-3). At ΔE 0.98 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same true neutral undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 48). If Behr is your counter, order Lunar Surface and you'll get the same color. See the full Lunar Surface swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Colonial Revival Gray
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Blue Springs (1592), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.04). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 48) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Colonial Revival Gray without repainting risk. See the full Blue Springs swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Colonial Revival Gray
At Valspar, the closest color to Colonial Revival Gray is Voyage (4006-1B) — very close at ΔE 2.11, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47.2 vs 48) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Voyage swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Colonial Revival Gray
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Colonial Revival Gray is Gray Stone (PPG1009-4) — very close at ΔE 2.16, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 48) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Gray Stone swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Colonial Revival Gray
At Glidden, the closest color to Colonial Revival Gray is Gray Stone (PPG1009-4) — very close at ΔE 2.32, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 48) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Gray Stone swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Colonial Revival Gray
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Colonial Revival Gray is Fair-Minded Gray (438-3DB) — very close at ΔE 2.6, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 48) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Fair-Minded Gray swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Colonial Revival Gray
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Monochrome (HGSW 1454), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.05). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 48) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Colonial Revival Gray without repainting risk. See the full Monochrome swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Colonial Revival Gray
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Colonial Revival Gray is Covered in Platinum (DE6367) — very close at ΔE 2.06, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 46 vs 48) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Covered in Platinum swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Colonial Revival Gray
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Colonial Revival Gray is Day-to-day (JG-123) — very close at ΔE 2.59, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 50 vs 48) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Day-to-day swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Colonial Revival Gray
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Colonial Revival Gray. The nearest is Light Blue (NO. 22) at ΔE 3.75 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 48). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Light Blue swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Colonial Revival Gray
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Colonial Revival Gray is Rand Moon (0532) — very close at ΔE 2.69, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 48) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Rand Moon swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Colonial Revival Gray
The closest Hirshfield's equivalent of Colonial Revival Gray is Marseilles (0525). At ΔE 0.76 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same true neutral undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 50 vs 48). If Hirshfield's is your counter, order Marseilles and you'll get the same color. See the full Marseilles swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Colonial Revival Gray
Rodda has no exact twin of Colonial Revival Gray. The nearest is Stonewash (CA183) at ΔE 3.65 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 48). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Stonewash swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Colonial Revival Gray
C2 Paint's nearest match is Melodic (C2-990), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.93). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 48) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Colonial Revival Gray without repainting risk. See the full Melodic swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Colonial Revival Gray
At Annie Sloan, the closest color to Colonial Revival Gray is Chicago Grey (CHICAGO GREY) — very close at ΔE 2.5, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 48) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Chicago Grey swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Colonial Revival Gray
At Rust-Oleum, the closest color to Colonial Revival Gray is Aged Gray (285143) — very close at ΔE 3.16, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 48) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Aged Gray swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Colonial Revival Gray
The closest Kompozit equivalent of Colonial Revival Gray is Marseilles (0525). At ΔE 0.76 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same true neutral undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 48). If Kompozit is your counter, order Marseilles and you'll get the same color. See the full Marseilles swatch →