River Gorge Gray 1537 is a gray paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #A19B8A, estimated LRV 33 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Honed Soapstone from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Benjamin Moore · #A19B8A · 1537
River Gorge Gray
33%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
River Gorge Gray Technical Profile
HEX Code#A19B8A
RGB161, 155, 138
Estimated LRV32.9
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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Colors That Work With River Gorge Gray
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
River Gorge Gray
#A19B8A
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A4AD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for River Gorge Gray
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
River Gorge Gray Room Palettes
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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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River Gorge Gray — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does River Gorge Gray have?
River Gorge Gray 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 River Gorge Gray from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to River Gorge Gray are Honed Soapstone by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Dusty Olive by Behr (a close digital match), At Ease Soldier by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match) — the best options for getting River Gorge 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 River Gorge Gray?
River Gorge Gray has a estimated lightness value of 32.9, 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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