ColorplanBenjamin Moore Gray Horse (2140-50) is a mid-tone warm gray (greige) with a green-yellow (khaki) undertone and an LRV of 49. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Argos (SW 7065), Farrow & Ball Light Blue (No.22) and Behr Classic Silver (PPU18-11). For trim, try White (OC-151).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Gray |
| LRV | 49.0 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #B9BBB1 |
| RGB | 185, 187, 177 |
| HSL | 72°, 7%, 71% |
About Gray Horse
Gray Horse (2140-50) is a mid-tone warm gray (greige) from Benjamin Moore with a green-yellow (khaki) undertone. With an LRV of 49, Gray Horse has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Gray Horse'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 Bone Black (CW-715); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Gray Horse changes with the light
Gray Horse has a fairly balanced undertone: it shifts a little cooler in north light and a little warmer in afternoon west light, which makes it an easy choice for most rooms.
North-facing rooms
In north light Gray Horse will look a little cooler and grayer than on the chip.
East-facing rooms
Gray Horse 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 Gray Horse close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Gray Horse will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Gray Horse in real homes
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Gray Horse 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
Very close · ΔE 2.4
Also close: Magnetic Gray (ΔE 2.4)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Gray Horse questions
What undertone does Gray Horse have?
Gray Horse has a green-yellow (khaki) undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Gray Horse's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Gray Horse a light or dark color?
Gray Horse has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 49.0 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a mid-tone color. With an LRV of 49, Gray Horse has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Gray Horse in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Argos SW 7065 (very close, ΔE 2.4); Farrow & Ball: Light Blue No.22 (very close, ΔE 2.1); Behr: Classic Silver PPU18-11 (close, ΔE 2.8). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Gray Horse?
Try White (OC-151) on trim and Distant Gray (OC-68) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Gray Horse's undertone.
Where does Gray Horse work best?
Gray Horse works well in bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. With an LRV of 49, Gray Horse has visible color without darkening a room much.
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