Bennington Gray HC-82 is a beige paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #C3B69B, LRV 47 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Palisade from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #C3B69B · HC-82
Bennington Gray
47%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
More about Bennington Gray
Bennington Gray is a warm, mid-tone tan-greige at LRV 47 — a soft, historic neutral with a gentle golden-beige warmth that bridges the beige and greige looks. It's a classic whole-house color for traditional and transitional homes, warm and easy to live with.
It can edge a touch gold in strong warm light, so sample against your trim and floors. It pairs with creamy whites and wood. Its closest Sherwin-Williams match is Woolen Mittens, with Behr Windsor Tan close.
Bennington Gray Technical Profile
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Bennington Gray in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Bennington Gray in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreBennington Gray
Nearly identical
BehrPalisade
Palisade
Behr
Nearly identical
Helen of Troy
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Woolen Mittens
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Flaxen Tan
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Distant Valley
PPG
Nearly identical
Helen of Troy
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Seine and Sensibility
Valspar
Nearly identical
Metal .02
Colorhouse
Very similar
Stone Pedestal
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Dry Mountains
Kilz
Very similar
Drop Cloth
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Bennington Gray
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Bennington Gray
#C3B69B
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A6AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
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Color Palettes for Bennington Gray
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Bennington Gray 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 Bennington Gray.
More beige colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the beige family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Bennington Gray — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Bennington Gray have?
Bennington Gray by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and sits in the beige color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Bennington Gray in your own space before committing.
What colors match Bennington Gray from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Bennington Gray are Palisade by Behr (a near-identical match), Helen of Troy by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Woolen Mittens by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Bennington Gray'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 Bennington Gray?
Bennington Gray has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 47.4, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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Why Bennington Gray's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.