Galveston AC-27 is a gray paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #9A968D, LRV 31 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Lost Space from Kilz (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #9A968D · AC-27
Galveston
31%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Galveston Technical Profile
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Galveston in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Galveston in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreGalveston
Nearly identical
KilzLost Space
Lost Space
Kilz
Nearly identical
Hare'S Tail Grass
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Battleship Gray
Behr
Nearly identical
Acier
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Steeped Tea
PPG
Nearly identical
Dusky Gray
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Aspen Gray
Valspar
Very similar
Granite Cliff
Vista Paint
Very similar
Sultry Castle
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Signal Grey
RAL
Very similar
Pigeon
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Metal .04
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Galveston
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Galveston
#9A968D
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A6AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Galveston
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Galveston 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 Galveston.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Galveston — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Galveston have?
Galveston 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 Galveston in your own space before committing.
What colors match Galveston from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Galveston are Lost Space by Kilz (a near-identical match), Hare'S Tail Grass by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Battleship Gray by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Galveston'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 Galveston?
Galveston has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 30.6, 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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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Galveston's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.