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Barnwood

21%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
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Barnwood CSP-115 is a gray paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #837F79, LRV 21 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Going Grey from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Barnwood Technical Profile

HEX Code#837F79
RGB131, 127, 121
LRV21.4
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Color Familygray
BrandBenjamin Moore

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Barnwood in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Barnwood in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

Benjamin MooreBarnwood
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsGoing Grey

Going Grey

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Mansard Stone

PPG

Nearly identical

Greyhound

Behr

Nearly identical

Smokey Eyes

Kilz

Nearly identical

Fieldstone

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Dolphin Pod

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Mountain Smoke

Valspar

Nearly identical

Fieldstone

Vista Paint

Very similar

Mole's Breath

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

Pearl Mouse Grey

RAL

Very similar

Promising Gray

Dutch Boy

Very similar

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Barnwood

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Barnwood

#837F79

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#A8AC83

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Barnwood

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Geddy Gray

Complement

Tarnished Silver

Barnwood Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Moonshine

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

This Color

Pop

Firenze

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

North Shore Green

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

This Color

Pop

Purple Heart

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Intense White

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

This Color

Pop

Athens Blue

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Benjamin Moore Colors

Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Barnwood.

Asphalt

Benjamin Moore · CC-548

#807E78

Gotham

Benjamin Moore · CSP-385

#887F79

Tweed Coat

Benjamin Moore · CSP-85

#88837A

Gunsmith Gray

Benjamin Moore · CW-65

#868475

Wool Peacoat

Benjamin Moore · CSP-25

#858282

Street Chic

Benjamin Moore · CSP-45

#858581

More gray colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Just Barely

Dutch Boy · 402-3DB

#B4A39E

Rain Shadow

Behr · ECC-22-3

#677276

Shade‐Grown

Sherwin-Williams · 6188

#4E5147

Mohawk Valley

Vista Paint · 8750

#705F57

Shallot Bulb

Behr · PPU11-02

#7A8D73

Frappé

Valspar · 6003-1B

#BFBAAF

Barnwood — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Barnwood have?
Barnwood by Benjamin Moore has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Barnwood in your own space before committing.
What colors match Barnwood from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Barnwood are Going Grey by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Mansard Stone by PPG (a near-identical match), Greyhound by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Barnwood's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Barnwood?
Barnwood has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 21.4, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.

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