Squirrel Tail 1476 is a gray paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #8E897B, LRV 25 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Shady Oak from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #8E897B · 1476
Squirrel Tail
25%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Squirrel Tail Technical Profile
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Squirrel Tail in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Squirrel Tail in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreSquirrel Tail
Nearly identical
BehrShady Oak
Shady Oak
Behr
Nearly identical
Mossy Aura
Valspar
Nearly identical
Roller Coaster
PPG
Nearly identical
Garden Bench
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Terrain
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Timber Wolf
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Promising Gray
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Greystoke
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Treron
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Pearl Mouse Grey
RAL
Very similar
Heirloom Brooch
Kilz
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Squirrel Tail
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Squirrel Tail
#8E897B
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 Squirrel Tail
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Squirrel Tail 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 Squirrel Tail.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Squirrel Tail — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Squirrel Tail have?
Squirrel Tail 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 Squirrel Tail in your own space before committing.
What colors match Squirrel Tail from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Squirrel Tail are Shady Oak by Behr (a near-identical match), Fifth Olive-Nue by Behr (a near-identical match), Pavement Gray by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Squirrel Tail'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 Squirrel Tail?
Squirrel Tail has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 25.1, 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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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Squirrel Tail's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.