ColorplanBenjamin Moore Wolf Gray (2127-40) is a very dark cool gray with a cool blue undertone and an LRV of 20. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Storm Cloud (SW 6249), Farrow & Ball De Nimes (No.299) and Behr Adirondack Blue (N480-5). For trim, try Misty Gray (2124-60).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Gray |
| LRV | 19.6 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #727C83 |
| RGB | 114, 124, 131 |
| HSL | 205°, 7%, 48% |
About Wolf Gray
Wolf Gray (2127-40) is a very dark cool gray from Benjamin Moore with a cool blue undertone. With an LRV of 20, Wolf Gray absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
North-facing light makes Wolf Gray read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it. It's a good fit for bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. It's very close to Eclipse (2132-40); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Wolf Gray changes with the light
Wolf 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
Wolf Gray has a cool undertone that north light will push cooler and grayer; warm white trim helps balance it.
East-facing rooms
Wolf 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 Wolf Gray close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Wolf Gray looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Wolf Gray in real homes
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Wolf 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 3.3
Also close: Bracing Blue (ΔE 6.7)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Wolf Gray questions
What undertone does Wolf Gray have?
Wolf Gray has a cool blue undertone, so it reads as a cool color. North-facing light makes Wolf Gray read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it.
Is Wolf Gray a light or dark color?
Wolf Gray has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 19.6 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 20, Wolf Gray absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
What is the closest match to Wolf Gray in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Storm Cloud SW 6249 (close, ΔE 3.3); Farrow & Ball: De Nimes No.299 (close, ΔE 4.2); Behr: Adirondack Blue N480-5 (close, ΔE 4.0). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Wolf Gray?
Try Misty Gray (2124-60) on trim and Wedding Veil (2125-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Wolf Gray's undertone.
Where does Wolf Gray work best?
Wolf Gray works well in bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. With an LRV of 20, Wolf Gray absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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