Bracken Slate CW-690 is a gray paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #5F6464, LRV 13 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Roycroft Pewter from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #5F6464 · CW-690
Bracken Slate
13%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Bracken Slate Technical Profile
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Bracken Slate in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Bracken Slate in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreBracken Slate
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsRoycroft Pewter
Roycroft Pewter
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Cordite
Behr
Nearly identical
Greybeard
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Down Pipe
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Greybeard
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Pointed Rock
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Steely Expression
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Muted Ebony
Valspar
Very similar
Mostly Metal
PPG
Very similar
Murky Depths
Kilz
Very similar
Metal .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Mouse Grey
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Bracken Slate
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Bracken Slate
#5F6464
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#627B94
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Bracken Slate
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Bracken Slate 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 Bracken Slate.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Bracken Slate — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Bracken Slate have?
Bracken Slate 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 Bracken Slate in your own space before committing.
What colors match Bracken Slate from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Bracken Slate are Roycroft Pewter by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Cordite by Behr (a near-identical match), Greybeard by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Bracken Slate'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 Bracken Slate?
Bracken Slate has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 12.5, 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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