Barren Plain 2111-60 is a gray paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #D4D1CA, LRV 64 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Natural Silver Wool from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #D4D1CA · 2111-60
Barren Plain
64%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Barren Plain Technical Profile
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Barren Plain in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Barren Plain in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreBarren Plain
Nearly identical
PPGNatural Silver Wool
Natural Silver Wool
PPG
Nearly identical
Crushed Ice
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Polar Fox
Behr
Nearly identical
Goose Feathers
Valspar
Nearly identical
Santo
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Origami
Kilz
Nearly identical
Silvered Fog
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Miner's Dust
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Power Lunch
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Cornforth White
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Barren Plain
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Barren Plain
#D4D1CA
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A5AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Barren Plain
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Barren Plain Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Benjamin Moore Colors
Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Barren Plain.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Barren Plain — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Barren Plain have?
Barren Plain by Benjamin Moore has a neutral 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 Barren Plain in your own space before committing.
What colors match Barren Plain from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Barren Plain are Natural Silver Wool by PPG (a near-identical match), Crushed Ice by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Smooth Stone by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Barren Plain'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 Barren Plain?
Barren Plain has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 63.9, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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