Ref. #BABCB2 · 2140-50
Gray Horse
50%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Gray Horse Technical Profile
What color is Gray Horse? It's a medium warm gray with the hex code #BABCB2. Colors similar to Gray Horse include Vista Paint Hi Ho Silver, Behr Nightingale Gray, Hirshfield's Fossilized. Gray Horse has a warm (golden) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 50, Gray Horse sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. As a warm neutral, Gray Horse pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler.
Colors Similar to Gray Horse
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Hi Ho Silver
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Nightingale Gray
Behr
Nearly identical
Fossilized
Hirshfield's
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
Galena Grey
MPC
Nearly identical
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Gray Horse
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
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
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
Gray Horse 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 Gray Horse.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Gray Horse — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Gray Horse have?
Gray Horse by Benjamin Moore has a warm (golden) undertone and belongs to the gray color family.
What colors match Gray Horse from other brands?
The closest matches are Hi Ho Silver by Vista Paint (#B9BAB1), Nightingale Gray by Behr (#B7B8AD), Fossilized by Hirshfield's (#B6B8B0). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Gray Horse?
Gray Horse has an LRV of 49.6, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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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 Gray Horse's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.