Steel Wool 2121-20 is a gray paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #797C7E, estimated LRV 20 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Chipped Granite from Kilz (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Benjamin Moore · #797C7E · 2121-20
Steel Wool
20%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Steel Wool Technical Profile
HEX Code#797C7E
RGB121, 124, 126
Estimated LRV20.0
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familygray
BrandBenjamin Moore
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Chipped Granite
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#7C8081
Close digital match
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#7B7C7B
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#74797A
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Subtle Shadow
Vista Paint
#7E8080
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Tarnished Silver
Dunn-Edwards
#797B80
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#74777A
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#7E8181
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#7D8285
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#7D7F7D
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#8B8A8C
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Colors That Work With Steel Wool
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Steel Wool
#797C7E
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8084AA
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Steel Wool
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Steel Wool 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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Steel Wool — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Steel Wool have?
Steel Wool 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 Steel Wool from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Steel Wool are Chipped Granite by Kilz (a close digital match), Industrial Revolution by PPG (a close digital match), Almost Charcoal by Valspar (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Steel Wool'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 Steel Wool?
Steel Wool has a estimated lightness value of 20.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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