ColorplanBenjamin Moore Winterwood (1486) is a mid-tone warm gray (greige) with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 52. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Skyline Steel (SW 1015), Farrow & Ball Mizzle (No.266) and Behr Gratifying Gray (DC-008). 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 | 51.8 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #C1BFB1 |
| RGB | 193, 191, 177 |
| HSL | 53°, 11%, 73% |
About Winterwood
Winterwood (1486) is a mid-tone warm gray (greige) from Benjamin Moore with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 52, Winterwood has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Winterwood'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 Horizon Gray (2141-50); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Winterwood changes with the light
Winterwood 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 Winterwood will look a little cooler and grayer than on the chip.
East-facing rooms
Winterwood 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 Winterwood close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Winterwood will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Winterwood in real homes
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Winterwood 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 3.0
Also close: Colonnade Gray (ΔE 3.2)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Very close · ΔE 2.4
Also close: Purbeck Stone (ΔE 2.8)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Winterwood questions
What undertone does Winterwood have?
Winterwood has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Winterwood's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Winterwood a light or dark color?
Winterwood has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 51.8 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a mid-tone color. With an LRV of 52, Winterwood has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Winterwood in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Skyline Steel SW 1015 (close, ΔE 3.0); Farrow & Ball: Mizzle No.266 (very close, ΔE 2.4); Behr: Gratifying Gray DC-008 (close, ΔE 3.5). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Winterwood?
Try White (OC-151) on trim and Distant Gray (OC-68) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Winterwood's undertone.
Where does Winterwood work best?
Winterwood works well in open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. With an LRV of 52, Winterwood has visible color without darkening a room much.
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