ColorplanBenjamin Moore Gray Mountain (1462) is a very dark warm gray (greige) with a soft pink undertone and an LRV of 17. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Gauntlet Gray (SW 7019) and Behr Dark Granite (780F-6). For trim, try Oyster (2115-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Gray |
| LRV | 17.3 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #797271 |
| RGB | 121, 114, 113 |
| HSL | 8°, 3%, 46% |
About Gray Mountain
Gray Mountain (1462) is a very dark warm gray (greige) from Benjamin Moore with a soft pink undertone. With an LRV of 17, Gray Mountain absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Gray Mountain'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 Vintage Charm (1455); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Gray Mountain changes with the light
Gray Mountain has a cool undertone. North light will push it cooler and grayer, while south and west light warm it up. If your room faces north, look at it next to a warm white trim.
North-facing rooms
Gray Mountain has a cool undertone that north light will push cooler and grayer; warm white trim helps balance it.
East-facing rooms
Gray Mountain 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 Mountain close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Gray Mountain looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Gray Mountain in real homes
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Gray Mountain 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 2.9
Also close: Poised Taupe (ΔE 6.4)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 5.6
Also close: Mole's Breath (ΔE 7.5)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Gray Mountain questions
What undertone does Gray Mountain have?
Gray Mountain has a soft pink undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Gray Mountain's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Gray Mountain a light or dark color?
Gray Mountain has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 17.3 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 17, Gray Mountain absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
What is the closest match to Gray Mountain in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Gauntlet Gray SW 7019 (close, ΔE 2.9); Farrow & Ball: London Clay No.244 (closest available, ΔE 5.6); Behr: Dark Granite 780F-6 (close, ΔE 4.6). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Gray Mountain?
Try Oyster (2115-70) on trim and Wedding Veil (2125-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Gray Mountain's undertone.
Where does Gray Mountain work best?
Gray Mountain works well in bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. With an LRV of 17, Gray Mountain absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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