ColorplanBenjamin Moore Shaker Gray (1594) is a deep neutral gray with almost no visible undertone and an LRV of 25. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Storm Cloud (SW 6249), Farrow & Ball Plummett (No.272) and Behr Dark Pewter (PPU18-04). For trim, try Ultra White (CC-10).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Gray |
| LRV | 24.6 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #83898A |
| RGB | 131, 137, 138 |
| HSL | 189°, 3%, 53% |
About Shaker Gray
Shaker Gray (1594) is a deep neutral gray from Benjamin Moore with almost no visible undertone. With an LRV of 25, Shaker Gray absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
Because its undertone is so subtle, Shaker Gray stays fairly consistent between north- and south-facing rooms. It's a good fit for bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. Next to Hearthstone (1601), it's darker.
How Shaker Gray changes with the light
Shaker Gray 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
Shaker Gray has a cool undertone that north light will push cooler and grayer; warm white trim helps balance it.
East-facing rooms
Shaker 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 Shaker Gray close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Shaker Gray looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Shaker Gray in real homes
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Shaker 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 4.5
Also close: Tin Lizzie (ΔE 5.3)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Shaker Gray questions
What undertone does Shaker Gray have?
Shaker Gray is close to a true neutral, with almost no visible undertone. Because its undertone is so subtle, Shaker Gray stays fairly consistent between north- and south-facing rooms.
Is Shaker Gray a light or dark color?
Shaker Gray has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 24.6 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a deep color. With an LRV of 25, Shaker 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 Shaker Gray in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Storm Cloud SW 6249 (close, ΔE 4.5); Farrow & Ball: Plummett No.272 (close, ΔE 2.9); Behr: Dark Pewter PPU18-04 (close, ΔE 3.7). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Shaker Gray?
Try Ultra White (CC-10) on trim and Wedding Veil (2125-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Shaker Gray's undertone.
Where does Shaker Gray work best?
Shaker Gray works well in bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. With an LRV of 25, Shaker 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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