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10%LRV Value
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Gray 2121-10 is a gray paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #585858, LRV 10 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Peppercorn from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Gray Technical Profile

HEX Code#585858
RGB88, 88, 88
LRV9.8
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familygray
BrandBenjamin Moore

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Gray in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to 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 MooreGray
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsPeppercorn

Peppercorn

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Shadow Mountain

Behr

Nearly identical

Ship'S Anchor

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Zombie

PPG

Nearly identical

Jet

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Motor Gray

Kilz

Nearly identical

Muskeg Grey

Valspar

Very similar

Zen Retreat

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Zen Retreat

Vista Paint

Very similar

Metal .05

Colorhouse

Very similar

Hopper Head

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

Traffic Grey B

RAL

Very similar

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Gray

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Gray

#585858

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#88725B

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Gray

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

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Carbon Dating

Complement

Carbon Dating

Gray Room Palettes

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

Walls

Moonshine

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

This Color

Pop

Moroccan Spice

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Intense White

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

This Color

Pop

Green Thumb

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Intense White

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

This Color

Pop

Teal Tone

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Benjamin Moore Colors

Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Gray.

Iron Mountain

Benjamin Moore · 2134-30

#585654

Ashwood Moss

Benjamin Moore · 1484

#575952

Silhouette

Benjamin Moore · AF-655

#58514D

Calico Blue

Benjamin Moore · 707

#4B5A51

Branchport Brown

Benjamin Moore · HC-72

#61524B

Cabbage Patch

Benjamin Moore · 2141-20

#5D5B48

More gray colors from other brands

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

Farm Fresh

PPG · 1129-5

#8E9B88

Green Earth

Sherwin-Williams · 7748

#9A9883

Aged Mercury

Dutch Boy · 442-5DB

#867A6F

Marron

Valspar · 1004-9B

#7F6C67

Improbable

PPG · 1011-5

#6E7376

White Rapids

Dutch Boy · 425-1DB

#CDD2CA

Gray — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Gray have?
Gray by Benjamin Moore has a neutral 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 Gray in your own space before committing.
What colors match Gray from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Gray are Peppercorn by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Shadow Mountain by Behr (a near-identical match), Ship'S Anchor by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting 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 Gray?
Gray has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 9.8, 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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