ColorplanBenjamin Moore Portland Gray (2109-60) is a light warm gray (greige) with a warm peach undertone and an LRV of 61. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Alpaca (SW 7022), Farrow & Ball Cornforth White (No.228) and Behr Burnished Clay (PPU18-09). 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 | 61.2 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #D3CCC7 |
| RGB | 211, 204, 199 |
| HSL | 25°, 12%, 80% |
About Portland Gray
Portland Gray (2109-60) is a light warm gray (greige) from Benjamin Moore with a warm peach undertone. With an LRV of 61, Portland Gray has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Portland 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 open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. It's very close to Angelica (AF-665); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Portland Gray changes with the light
Portland Gray 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 Portland Gray will look a little cooler and grayer than on the chip.
East-facing rooms
Portland 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 Portland Gray close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Portland Gray will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Portland Gray in real homes
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Portland 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
Very close · ΔE 2.4
Also close: Big Chill (ΔE 2.6)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Very close · ΔE 2.2
Also close: Peignoir (ΔE 2.7)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Portland Gray questions
What undertone does Portland Gray have?
Portland Gray has a warm peach undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Portland Gray's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Portland Gray a light or dark color?
Portland Gray has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 61.2 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a light color. With an LRV of 61, Portland Gray has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Portland Gray in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Alpaca SW 7022 (very close, ΔE 2.4); Farrow & Ball: Cornforth White No.228 (very close, ΔE 2.2); Behr: Burnished Clay PPU18-09 (very close, ΔE 1.8). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Portland Gray?
Try Oyster (2115-70) on trim and Wedding Veil (2125-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Portland Gray's undertone.
Where does Portland Gray work best?
Portland Gray works well in open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. With an LRV of 61, Portland Gray has visible color without darkening a room much.
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