ColorplanBenjamin Moore Herbal Escape (1487) is a mid-tone warm gray (greige) with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 40. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Chatroom (SW 6171), Farrow & Ball Hardwick White (No.5) and Behr Granite Boulder (790D-4). 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 | 40.1 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #AEAA9A |
| RGB | 174, 170, 154 |
| HSL | 48°, 11%, 64% |
About Herbal Escape
Herbal Escape (1487) is a mid-tone warm gray (greige) from Benjamin Moore with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 40, Herbal Escape has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Herbal Escape'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 Jockey Hollow Gray (HC-108); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Herbal Escape changes with the light
Herbal Escape 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
Herbal Escape's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Herbal Escape 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 Herbal Escape close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Herbal Escape will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Herbal Escape in real homes
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Herbal Escape 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
Nearly identical · ΔE 0.8
Also close: Svelte Sage (ΔE 2.4)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Very close · ΔE 1.8
Also close: French Gray (ΔE 2.7)
Compare side by side →Behr
Very close · ΔE 2.0
Also close: Perfect Taupe (ΔE 4.1)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Herbal Escape questions
What undertone does Herbal Escape have?
Herbal Escape has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Herbal Escape's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Herbal Escape a light or dark color?
Herbal Escape has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 40.1 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a mid-tone color. With an LRV of 40, Herbal Escape has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Herbal Escape in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Chatroom SW 6171 (nearly identical, ΔE 0.8); Farrow & Ball: Hardwick White No.5 (very close, ΔE 1.8); Behr: Granite Boulder 790D-4 (very close, ΔE 2.0). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Herbal Escape?
Try White (OC-151) on trim and Distant Gray (OC-68) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Herbal Escape's undertone.
Where does Herbal Escape work best?
Herbal Escape works well in bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. With an LRV of 40, Herbal Escape has visible color without darkening a room much.
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