Pearl CW-640 is a gray paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #A8B1AA, LRV 43 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Slate Stone from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #A8B1AA · CW-640
Pearl
43%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Pearl Technical Profile
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Pearl in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Pearl in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MoorePearl
Nearly identical
Vista PaintSlate Stone
Slate Stone
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Slate Stone
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Light Drizzle
PPG
Nearly identical
Silver Screen
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Verdigris
Behr
Very similar
Silvermist
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Trout Gray
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Dream Weaver
Valspar
Very similar
Sage Pond
Kilz
Very similar
Metal .03
Colorhouse
Very similar
Light Blue
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Pearl
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Pearl
#A8B1AA
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#85ADA2
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Pearl
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Pearl 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 Pearl.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Pearl — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Pearl have?
Pearl by Benjamin Moore has a cool (green) 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 Pearl in your own space before committing.
What colors match Pearl from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Pearl are Slate Stone by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Slate Stone by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Ocean Cruise by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Pearl'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 Pearl?
Pearl has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 42.7, 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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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Pearl's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.