ColorplanBenjamin Moore Squirrel Tail (1476) is a deep warm gray (greige) with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 25. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Dovetail (SW 7018), Farrow & Ball Treron (No.292) and Behr Elephant Skin (PPU18-16). 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 | 24.7 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #8D887A |
| RGB | 141, 136, 122 |
| HSL | 44°, 8%, 52% |
About Squirrel Tail
Squirrel Tail (1476) is a deep warm gray (greige) from Benjamin Moore with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 25, Squirrel Tail 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 Squirrel Tail'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 Smoked Truffle (CSP-145); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Squirrel Tail changes with the light
Squirrel Tail 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 Squirrel Tail will look a little cooler and grayer than on the chip.
East-facing rooms
Squirrel Tail 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 Squirrel Tail close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Squirrel Tail will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Squirrel Tail in real homes
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Squirrel Tail 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.
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Squirrel Tail questions
What undertone does Squirrel Tail have?
Squirrel Tail has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Squirrel Tail's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Squirrel Tail a light or dark color?
Squirrel Tail has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 24.7 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a deep color. With an LRV of 25, Squirrel Tail 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 Squirrel Tail in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Dovetail SW 7018 (close, ΔE 3.8); Farrow & Ball: Treron No.292 (close, ΔE 3.6); Behr: Elephant Skin PPU18-16 (close, ΔE 5.0). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Squirrel Tail?
Try White (OC-151) on trim and Distant Gray (OC-68) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Squirrel Tail's undertone.
Where does Squirrel Tail work best?
Squirrel Tail works well in bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. With an LRV of 25, Squirrel Tail 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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