ColorplanBenjamin Moore Wildwood Crest (1538) is a deep warm gray (greige) with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 26. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Keystone Gray (SW 7504) and Farrow & Ball Mouse's Back (No.40). For trim, try Opulence (OC-69).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Gray |
| LRV | 25.6 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #918A78 |
| RGB | 145, 138, 120 |
| HSL | 43°, 10%, 52% |
About Wildwood Crest
Wildwood Crest (1538) is a deep warm gray (greige) from Benjamin Moore with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 26, Wildwood Crest 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 Wildwood Crest'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 Copley Gray (HC-104); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Wildwood Crest changes with the light
Wildwood Crest 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
Wildwood Crest's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Wildwood Crest 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 Wildwood Crest close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Wildwood Crest will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Wildwood Crest in real homes
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Wildwood Crest 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 4.9
Also close: Dovetail (ΔE 5.0)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 5.7
Also close: Studio Taupe (ΔE 7.1)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Wildwood Crest questions
What undertone does Wildwood Crest have?
Wildwood Crest has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Wildwood Crest's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Wildwood Crest a light or dark color?
Wildwood Crest has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 25.6 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a deep color. With an LRV of 26, Wildwood Crest 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 Wildwood Crest in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Keystone Gray SW 7504 (close, ΔE 4.9); Farrow & Ball: Mouse's Back No.40 (very close, ΔE 2.5); Behr: Elephant Skin PPU18-16 (closest available, ΔE 5.7). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Wildwood Crest?
Try Opulence (OC-69) on trim and Distant Gray (OC-68) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Wildwood Crest's undertone.
Where does Wildwood Crest work best?
Wildwood Crest works well in bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. With an LRV of 26, Wildwood Crest 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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