ColorplanBenjamin Moore River Gorge Gray (1537) is a deep warm gray (greige) with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 32. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Intellectual Gray (SW 7045), Farrow & Ball Light Gray (No.17) and Behr Fashion Gray (PPU18-15). 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 | 32.4 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #A09A89 |
| RGB | 160, 154, 137 |
| HSL | 44°, 11%, 58% |
About River Gorge Gray
River Gorge Gray (1537) is a deep warm gray (greige) from Benjamin Moore with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 32, River Gorge 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 River Gorge 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 Downtown (CSP-165); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How River Gorge Gray changes with the light
River Gorge 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
River Gorge Gray's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
River Gorge 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 River Gorge Gray close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
River Gorge Gray will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See River Gorge Gray in real homes
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River Gorge 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 3.2
Also close: Pavestone (ΔE 3.4)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
River Gorge Gray questions
What undertone does River Gorge Gray have?
River Gorge Gray has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down River Gorge Gray's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is River Gorge Gray a light or dark color?
River Gorge Gray has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 32.4 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a deep color. With an LRV of 32, River Gorge 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 River Gorge Gray in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Intellectual Gray SW 7045 (close, ΔE 3.2); Farrow & Ball: Light Gray No.17 (close, ΔE 4.1); Behr: Fashion Gray PPU18-15 (close, ΔE 4.3). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with River Gorge Gray?
Try White (OC-151) on trim and Distant Gray (OC-68) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share River Gorge Gray's undertone.
Where does River Gorge Gray work best?
River Gorge Gray works well in bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. With an LRV of 32, River Gorge 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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