Brewster Gray HC-162 is a gray paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #8B9797, LRV 30 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Grayed Foundry from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #8B9797 · HC-162
Brewster Gray
30%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Brewster Gray Technical Profile
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Brewster Gray in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Brewster 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 MooreBrewster Gray
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyGrayed Foundry
Grayed Foundry
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Skyscraper
Valspar
Nearly identical
Atmospheric
Behr
Nearly identical
Gustavian Gray
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Silver Grey
RAL
Nearly identical
Pools of Blue
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Standish Blue
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Nocturnal Creek
PPG
Very similar
Cadet
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Oval Room Blue
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Downpour
Kilz
Very similar
Water .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Brewster Gray
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Brewster Gray
#8B9797
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8599AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Brewster Gray
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Brewster 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 Brewster Gray.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Brewster Gray — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Brewster Gray have?
Brewster Gray by Benjamin Moore has a cool (green) 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 Brewster Gray in your own space before committing.
What colors match Brewster Gray from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Brewster Gray are Grayed Foundry by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Skyscraper by Valspar (a near-identical match), Atmospheric by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Brewster 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 Brewster Gray?
Brewster Gray has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 29.9, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Brewster Gray's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.