Escarpment CC-518 is a gray paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #A39E97, LRV 35 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Zenned Out from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #A39E97 · CC-518
Escarpment
35%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Escarpment Technical Profile
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Escarpment in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Escarpment in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreEscarpment
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsZenned Out
Zenned Out
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Old Monterey Grey
PPG
Nearly identical
Fashion Gray
Behr
Nearly identical
Cloudy Today
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Cloudy Today
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Aspen Gray
Valspar
Nearly identical
Acier
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Dusky Gray
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Historic Monument
Kilz
Very similar
Pigeon
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Pearl Light Grey
RAL
Very similar
Metal .04
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Escarpment
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Escarpment
#A39E97
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AAAD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Escarpment
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Escarpment 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 Escarpment.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Escarpment — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Escarpment have?
Escarpment 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 Escarpment in your own space before committing.
What colors match Escarpment from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Escarpment are Zenned Out by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Old Monterey Grey by PPG (a near-identical match), Fashion Gray by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Escarpment'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 Escarpment?
Escarpment has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 34.5, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Escarpment's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.