Sandy Hook Gray HC-108 is a gray paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #AFA998, LRV 40 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Well-Crafted from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #AFA998 · HC-108
Sandy Hook Gray
40%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Sandy Hook Gray Technical Profile
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Sandy Hook Gray in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Sandy Hook 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 MooreSandy Hook Gray
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsWell-Crafted
Well-Crafted
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Artemis
Valspar
Nearly identical
Mountain Shade
Behr
Nearly identical
Gateway Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Shale Ridge
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Stone .05
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Aldabra
PPG
Nearly identical
Homespun Linen
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Hardwick White
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Khaki
Kilz
Nearly identical
Historic Shade
Hirshfield's
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Sandy Hook Gray
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Sandy Hook Gray
#AFA998
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A4AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Sandy Hook Gray
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Sandy Hook 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 Sandy Hook 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.
Sandy Hook Gray — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Sandy Hook Gray have?
Sandy Hook Gray 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 Sandy Hook Gray in your own space before committing.
What colors match Sandy Hook Gray from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sandy Hook Gray are Well-Crafted by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Artemis by Valspar (a near-identical match), Mountain Shade by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Sandy Hook 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 Sandy Hook Gray?
Sandy Hook Gray has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 39.8, 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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Why Sandy Hook Gray's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.