Piedmont Gray CC-690 is a gray paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #9EA9A2, LRV 38 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Casting Shadow from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #9EA9A2 · CC-690
Piedmont Gray
38%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Piedmont Gray Technical Profile
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Piedmont Gray in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Piedmont Gray in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MoorePiedmont Gray
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsCasting Shadow
Casting Shadow
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Explore the Shore
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Halcyon Green
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Casual Gray
Behr
Nearly identical
Artful Green
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Cambridge Lily
Valspar
Very similar
Stone Cold
Kilz
Very similar
Light Drizzle
PPG
Very similar
Water .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
Gaelic Garden
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Dix Blue
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Signal Grey
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Piedmont Gray
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Piedmont Gray
#9EA9A2
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#85ADA8
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Piedmont Gray
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Piedmont Gray 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 Piedmont Gray.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Piedmont Gray — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Piedmont Gray have?
Piedmont Gray 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 Piedmont Gray in your own space before committing.
What colors match Piedmont Gray from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Piedmont Gray are Casting Shadow by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Explore the Shore by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Halcyon Green by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Piedmont Gray'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 Piedmont Gray?
Piedmont Gray has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 38.3, 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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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 Piedmont Gray's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.