Gray Owl 2137-60 is a gray paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #D4D5CD, LRV 66 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Close Knit from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #D4D5CD · 2137-60
Gray Owl
66%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
More about Gray Owl
Gray Owl is the cool, airy gray for people who want an actual gray — not a greige. At LRV 66 it's light and open, with a faint green-blue base that keeps it fresh rather than steely. It's a favorite for modern, calm rooms and for making small spaces feel larger.
The cool base is the thing to respect: in north light it can lean slightly blue or green, so it's strongest in rooms with warm or balanced light, or where you want that crisp, cool quality on purpose. It pairs with cool whites and stays out of the way of bold furnishings. Sherwin-Williams Silverpointe is a near-identical match; Behr Ashen Tan is close.
Gray Owl Technical Profile
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Gray Owl in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Gray Owl 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 Owl
Nearly identical
BehrClose Knit
Close Knit
Behr
Nearly identical
Lady Nicole
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Silverpointe
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Lady Nicole
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Afraid of the Dark
PPG
Nearly identical
Silver Creek
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Recycled Glass
Valspar
Nearly identical
Ghost
Kilz
Nearly identical
Lady Nicole
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Pale Powder
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Gray Owl
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Gray Owl
#D4D5CD
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#94AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Gray Owl
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Gray Owl 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 Owl.
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 Owl — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Gray Owl have?
Gray Owl 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 Owl in your own space before committing.
What colors match Gray Owl from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Gray Owl are Close Knit by Behr (a near-identical match), Lady Nicole by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Silverpointe by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Gray Owl'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 Owl?
Gray Owl has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 66.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Gray Owl's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.