Dragon's Breath 1547 is a gray paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #56524B, LRV 9 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Thunder Gray from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #56524B · 1547
Dragon's Breath
9%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Dragon's Breath Technical Profile
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Dragon's Breath in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Dragon's Breath in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreDragon's Breath
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsThunder Gray
Thunder Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Sturgis Gray
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Underground
Behr
Nearly identical
Sturgis Gray
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Dark Oasis
Valspar
Nearly identical
Renwick Brown
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Forest Black
PPG
Very similar
Ironside
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Binoculars
Kilz
Very similar
Reduced Green
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Metal .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
Tarpaulin Grey
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Dragon's Breath
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Dragon's Breath
#56524B
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#797F55
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Dragon's Breath
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Dragon's Breath 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 Dragon's Breath.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Dragon's Breath — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Dragon's Breath have?
Dragon's Breath by Benjamin Moore has a warm (golden) 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 Dragon's Breath in your own space before committing.
What colors match Dragon's Breath from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Dragon's Breath are Thunder Gray by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Urbane Bronze by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Sturgis Gray by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Dragon's Breath'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 Dragon's Breath?
Dragon's Breath has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 8.5, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Dragon's Breath's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.