Gray Owl 2137-60 is a gray paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #D4D5CD, estimated 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.
Benjamin Moore · #D4D5CD · 2137-60
Gray Owl
66%Estimated LRV
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
HEX Code#D4D5CD
RGB212, 213, 205
Estimated LRV66.0
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familygray
BrandBenjamin Moore
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Compare alternatives to Gray Owl
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Close Knit
Behr
#D5D6CF
Close digital match
Lady Nicole
Hirshfield's
#D6D6CD
Close digital match
Silverpointe
Sherwin-Williams
#D1D2CB
Close digital match
Lady Nicole
Vista Paint
#D6D6CC
Close digital match
Afraid of the Dark
PPG
#D3D5CF
Close digital match
Silver Creek
Dunn-Edwards
#D9DAD2
Close digital match
Recycled Glass
Valspar
#D8DAD2
Close digital match
Ghost
Kilz
#D6D7D2
Close digital match
Lady Nicole
Dutch Boy
#DDDDD5
Close digital match
Pale Powder
Farrow & Ball
#D9DCD2
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Colors That Work With Gray Owl
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Gray Owl from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Gray Owl are Close Knit by Behr (a close digital match), Lady Nicole by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Silverpointe by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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Why Gray Owl's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.