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Finnie Gray

42%LRV Value
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Finnie Gray CW-55 is a beige paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #B5AD9A, LRV 42 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Shaggy Barked from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Finnie Gray Technical Profile

HEX Code#B5AD9A
RGB181, 173, 154
LRV42.0
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familybeige
BrandBenjamin Moore

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Finnie Gray in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Finnie 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 MooreFinnie Gray
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsShaggy Barked

Shaggy Barked

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Meander

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Mountain Shade

Behr

Nearly identical

True Khaki

PPG

Nearly identical

Shale Ridge

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Artemis

Valspar

Nearly identical

Khaki

Kilz

Nearly identical

Langdon Dove

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Langdon Dove

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Hardwick White

Farrow & Ball

Nearly identical

Stone .05

Colorhouse

Very similar

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Finnie Gray

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Finnie Gray

#B5AD9A

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#A5AD85

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Finnie Gray

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Shale Ridge

Complement

Winter Twilight

Finnie Gray Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

This Color

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

Sterling Forest

Pop

Cognac Snifter

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

Gothic Green

Pop

Purple Heart

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

Stained Glass

Pop

Athens Blue

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Benjamin Moore Colors

Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Finnie Gray.

Evening Gown

Benjamin Moore · CSP-375

#B6AA9E

Smoke Mirrors

Benjamin Moore · CSP-105

#B2AEA3

Lapland

Benjamin Moore · AF-410

#B5AF8F

Urban Sophisticate

Benjamin Moore · CSP-160

#BDB6A2

Georgian Green

Benjamin Moore · HC-115

#BAB891

Ranchwood

Benjamin Moore · CC-500

#AEA391

More beige colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the beige family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Stone Hearth

Hirshfield's · 0364

#D0C6A9

Stucco Relief

Dunn-Edwards · DEBN64

#BCB19F

Travertine Trail

Vista Paint · 8459

#E1D9CA

Tony Taupe

Sherwin-Williams · 7038

#B1A290

Egret White

Sherwin-Williams · 7570

#DFD9CF

Windsor Tan

Behr · MQ2-26

#C7B8A0

Finnie Gray — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Finnie Gray have?
Finnie Gray by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and sits in the beige color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Finnie Gray in your own space before committing.
What colors match Finnie Gray from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Finnie Gray are Shaggy Barked by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Meander by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Mountain Shade by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Finnie 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 Finnie Gray?
Finnie Gray has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 42.0, 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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