Cape AC-34 is a gray paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #BFB9AF, estimated LRV 49 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Glasgow Fog from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Benjamin Moore · #BFB9AF · AC-34
Cape
49%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Cape Technical Profile
HEX Code#BFB9AF
RGB191, 185, 175
Estimated LRV48.9
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familygray
BrandBenjamin Moore
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Glasgow Fog
Behr
#BDB8AE
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Viaduct
Sherwin-Williams
#C1BBB0
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Ask Me Anything
Valspar
#C1BBB0
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Stay Calm
Dunn-Edwards
#C1BBB2
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Ghost Writer
PPG
#BCB7AD
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Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
#C4BEB4
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Urban Gateway
Kilz
#BCB5A9
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Comfortable Gray
Dutch Boy
#BFB6AA
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Chintz
Hirshfield's
#C0BBAE
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Hearthstone
Vista Paint
#C5BCB0
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Colors That Work With Cape
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Cape
#BFB9AF
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A8AD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Cape
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Cape 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
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Cape — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Cape have?
Cape by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Cape from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cape are Glasgow Fog by Behr (a close digital match), Viaduct by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Ask Me Anything by Valspar (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Cape'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 Cape?
Cape has a estimated lightness value of 48.9, 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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