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Ref. #BABCB2 · 2140-50

Gray Horse

50%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
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Gray Horse 2140-50 is a gray paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #BABCB2, LRV 50 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Foggy Seascape from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Gray Horse Technical Profile

HEX Code#BABCB2
RGB186, 188, 178
LRV49.6
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Color Familygray
BrandBenjamin Moore

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Gray Horse in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Gray Horse 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 Horse
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsFoggy Seascape

Foggy Seascape

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Hi Ho Silver

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Nightingale Gray

Behr

Nearly identical

Fossilized

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Frosted Olive

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Austere Gray

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Light Blue

Farrow & Ball

Nearly identical

Gray-Green Linen

Valspar

Nearly identical

International Gray

Kilz

Nearly identical

Metal .03

Colorhouse

Nearly identical

Silver Green Vine

PPG

Very similar

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Colors That Work With Gray Horse

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Gray Horse

#BABCB2

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#91AD85

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Gray Horse

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

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Fresh Granite

Complement

Silent Night

Gray Horse Room Palettes

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

Walls

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Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

Alligator Alley

Pop

Palace Ochre

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

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Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

Gothic Green

Pop

Charmed Violet

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

Indi Gogo

Pop

Scandinavian Blue

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

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Half Moon Crest

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Pleasant Valley

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Hazelwood

Benjamin Moore · 1005

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Boulevard

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More gray colors from other brands

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

Hailstorm Gray

Behr · PPU24-17

#BDBEB9

Newbury Moss

Vista Paint · H0092

#606552

Manchester Brown

Behr · QE-24

#4F4340

Heather Field

Behr · ECC-23-2

#909095

Softened Green

Sherwin-Williams · 6177

#BBBCA7

Just Barely

Dutch Boy · 402-3DB

#B4A39E

Gray Horse — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Gray Horse have?
Gray Horse 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 Gray Horse in your own space before committing.
What colors match Gray Horse from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Gray Horse are Foggy Seascape by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Hi Ho Silver by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Nightingale Gray by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Gray Horse'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 Horse?
Gray Horse has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 49.6, 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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