Squirrel Tail 1476 is a gray paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #8E897B, estimated 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.
Benjamin Moore · #8E897B · 1476
Squirrel Tail
25%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Squirrel Tail Technical Profile
HEX Code#8E897B
RGB142, 137, 123
Estimated LRV25.1
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familygray
BrandBenjamin Moore
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Colors That Work With Squirrel Tail
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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
Digital 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
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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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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Squirrel Tail from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Squirrel Tail are Shady Oak by Behr (a close digital match), Fifth Olive-Nue by Behr (a close digital match), Pavement Gray by Behr (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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