San AC-29 is a gray paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #B5B3AF, estimated LRV 45 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Praise Giving from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Benjamin Moore · #B5B3AF · AC-29
San
45%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
San Technical Profile
HEX Code#B5B3AF
RGB181, 179, 175
Estimated LRV45.2
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familygray
BrandBenjamin Moore
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Praise Giving
Vista Paint
#B4B2AE
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Praise Giving
Hirshfield's
#B2B1AE
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Ashes
Behr
#B7B4AE
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Blowin' in the Wind
Dunn-Edwards
#B4B4AF
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Candlestick Silver
PPG
#BAB6B1
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Postcard
Kilz
#B6B3B1
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Gray Clouds
Sherwin-Williams
#B7B7B2
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Lamp Room Gray
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#B2B1A9
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Colors That Work With San
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
San
#B5B3AF
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A7AD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for San
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
San 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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San — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does San have?
San 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 San from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to San are Praise Giving by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Praise Giving by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Ashes by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting San'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 San?
San has a estimated lightness value of 45.2, 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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