Winterwood 1486 is a gray paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #C2C0B2, LRV 52 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Mother Nature from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #C2C0B2 · 1486
Winterwood
52%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Winterwood Technical Profile
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Winterwood in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Winterwood in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreWinterwood
Nearly identical
ValsparMother Nature
Mother Nature
Valspar
Nearly identical
Colonial Gray
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Dillard
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Hurricane Haze
PPG
Nearly identical
Dave's Den
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Smokestack
Behr
Nearly identical
Austere Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Nourish .02
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Stoneware Clay
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Silk Grey
RAL
Very similar
Smoke Ring
Kilz
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Winterwood
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Winterwood
#C2C0B2
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9EAD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Winterwood
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Winterwood 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 Winterwood.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Winterwood — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Winterwood have?
Winterwood 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 Winterwood in your own space before committing.
What colors match Winterwood from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Winterwood are Mother Nature by Valspar (a near-identical match), Colonial Gray by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Dillard by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Winterwood'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 Winterwood?
Winterwood has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 52.4, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Winterwood's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.