ColorplanBenjamin Moore Equestrian Gray (1553) is a deep warm gray (greige) with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 25. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Dovetail (SW 7018) and Farrow & Ball Mouse's Back (No.40). For trim, try Opulence (OC-69).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Gray |
| LRV | 24.9 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #908878 |
| RGB | 144, 136, 120 |
| HSL | 40°, 10%, 52% |
About Equestrian Gray
Equestrian Gray (1553) is a deep warm gray (greige) from Benjamin Moore with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 25, Equestrian Gray absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Equestrian Gray's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. It's very close to Copley Gray (HC-104); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Equestrian Gray changes with the light
Equestrian Gray has a gentle warm undertone that keeps it from going cold in north-facing rooms, and it looks a touch warmer again in afternoon west light.
North-facing rooms
Equestrian Gray's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Equestrian Gray will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
Bright south light shows Equestrian Gray close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Equestrian Gray will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Equestrian Gray in real homes
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Equestrian Gray equivalents in other brands
The closest color from each brand. ΔE (“delta E”) scores how different two colors look: under 2.5 is very hard to tell apart on a wall, over 5 is clearly different.
Sherwin-Williams
Close · ΔE 4.2
Also close: Keystone Gray (ΔE 4.6)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Very close · ΔE 2.2
Also close: Chemise (ΔE 4.5)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 5.3
Also close: Studio Taupe (ΔE 6.8)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Equestrian Gray questions
What undertone does Equestrian Gray have?
Equestrian Gray has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Equestrian Gray's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Equestrian Gray a light or dark color?
Equestrian Gray has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 24.9 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a deep color. With an LRV of 25, Equestrian Gray absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
What is the closest match to Equestrian Gray in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Dovetail SW 7018 (close, ΔE 4.2); Farrow & Ball: Mouse's Back No.40 (very close, ΔE 2.2); Behr: Elephant Skin PPU18-16 (closest available, ΔE 5.3). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Equestrian Gray?
Try Opulence (OC-69) on trim and Distant Gray (OC-68) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Equestrian Gray's undertone.
Where does Equestrian Gray work best?
Equestrian Gray works well in bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. With an LRV of 25, Equestrian Gray absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
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