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Ref. #A5A89F · 1482

Sabre Gray

39%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
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Sabre Gray 1482 is a gray paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #A5A89F, LRV 39 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Silver Clouds from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Sabre Gray Technical Profile

HEX Code#A5A89F
RGB165, 168, 159
LRV38.5
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Color Familygray
BrandBenjamin Moore

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Sabre Gray in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Sabre 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 MooreSabre Gray
Nearly identical
BehrSilver Clouds

Silver Clouds

Behr

Nearly identical

Unusual Gray

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Gracious Gray

Valspar

Nearly identical

Muted Gray

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Silverado Ranch

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Woodlawn

PPG

Very similar

Metal .04

Colorhouse

Very similar

Silverado Ranch

Vista Paint

Very similar

Woodsy Gray

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Stone Cold

Kilz

Very similar

Pigeon

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

Signal Grey

RAL

Very similar

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Sabre Gray

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Sabre Gray

#A5A89F

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#8BAD85

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Sabre Gray

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Flora

Complement

Winterfell

Sabre Gray Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Moonshine

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

This Color

Pop

Turning Leaf

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

North Shore Green

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

This Color

Pop

Charmed Violet

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Intense White

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

This Color

Pop

Seduction

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Benjamin Moore Colors

Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Sabre Gray.

Greyhound

Benjamin Moore · 1579

#9EA9A2

Storm

Benjamin Moore · AF-700

#A0A19F

Scenic Drive

Benjamin Moore · 697

#9DAD9F

Sterling Silver

Benjamin Moore · 1461

#A19F9E

Slate

Benjamin Moore · CW-700

#A4A9A9

Adagio

Benjamin Moore · 1593

#A1A9A9

More gray colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Soft Steel

Kilz · RL110

#ACACAC

Prestige

Behr · 750B-4

#B4ADAD

Olive It

PPG · 1032-3

#AEAB9A

Zephyr

Vista Paint · 8306

#BBBAB6

Steely Gray

Sherwin-Williams · 7664

#90979B

Ares Shadow

Hirshfield's · 0207

#62584C

Sabre Gray — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Sabre Gray have?
Sabre Gray by Benjamin Moore has a warm (golden) 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 Sabre Gray in your own space before committing.
What colors match Sabre Gray from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sabre Gray are Silver Clouds by Behr (a near-identical match), Unusual Gray by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Flipper by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Sabre 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 Sabre Gray?
Sabre Gray has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 38.5, 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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