San AC-29 is a gray paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #B5B3AF, 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.
Ref. #B5B3AF · AC-29
San
45%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
San Technical Profile
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San in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to San in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreSan
Nearly identical
Vista PaintPraise Giving
Praise Giving
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Praise Giving
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Ashes
Behr
Nearly identical
Blowin' in the Wind
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Candlestick Silver
PPG
Nearly identical
Postcard
Kilz
Nearly identical
Gray Clouds
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Lamp Room Gray
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Fair-Minded Gray
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Urban Sunrise
Valspar
Very similar
Metal .03
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With San
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
Pure 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
Similar Benjamin Moore Colors
Other Benjamin Moore colors close to San.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
San — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does San have?
San by Benjamin Moore has a neutral 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 San in your own space before committing.
What colors match San from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to San are Praise Giving by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Praise Giving by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Ashes by Behr (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why San's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.