Benjamin Moore Equestrian Gray: A Complete Color Review

Looking for the perfect warm gray-brown paint color for your home? Let’s talk about Benjamin Moore Equestrian Gray and if it might be right for your home!

If you love a warm neutral paint color, a gray-brown combo may be just what you're looking for!

These complex colors are stunning, providing both a neutral backdrop and a gorgeous, welcoming vibe.

These neutral colors can be used in a variety of spaces. Think built-ins, walls of a cozy bedroom, shutters, and more!

Equestrian Gray, a warm gray-brown hue, is a unique color with endless possibilities. Let's talk about the intricate details that make up this gorgeous color.

Equestrian Gray, Benjamin Moore, 1553

Equestrian Gray is a warm neutral paint color, balancing gray and brown. It feels both sophisticated and warm.

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Color Family

Equestrian Gray is in the neutral family.

Light Reflectance Value

25

Light Reflective Value is the measurement of how much light a color bounces around. This is on a scale of 0 to 100 with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white.

With an LRV of 25, Equestrian Gray is on the darker side of mid-range. It won’t reflect a ton of light, so it works best in spaces that already have natural or layered lighting.

RGB Colors

R: 144 G: 136 B: 120

RGB describes the amount of each color - red, green, and blue - present in a color. This is on a scale of 0 to 255 for each color. This is basically the color mix to make the color!

Hex Code

#908878

Undertones

Equestrian Gray has warm gray, brown, and orange undertones.

In south-facing rooms with lots of natural light, Equestrian Gray will appear warmer and look more gray-brown or greige.

In north-facing rooms that lack natural light, Equestrian Gray will appear cooler and more gray.

Best uses

You can use Equestrian Gray almost anywhere. It feels inviting without being loud, which makes it great for rooms where you want to unwind. I’d try it in:

• Living rooms, bedrooms, or dens where you want a cozy, organic feel
• Accent wall
• A focal point such as a fireplace or built-ins
• Home exterior
• Interior or exterior doors
• Cabinets
• Furniture

Similar Colors

Looking for close matches? These have a similar vibe:

• Benjamin Moore Wildwood Crest
• Behr Squirrel
• Sherwin Williams Terrain
• Benjamin Moore Squirrel Tail
• Behr Carriage Door
• Sherwin Williams Hardware
• Benjamin Moore Iron Gate

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Coordinating Colors

As a warm neutral, Equestrian Gray pairs well with a variety of other colors. It pairs well with any color with a green undertone, as well as whites, tans, grays, browns, and blacks.

Equestrian Gray also pairs well with blues and greens.

Mid-toned gray-greens:

• Cheyenne Green (also known as Nantucket Gray)
• Dried Basil
• Herbes de Provence
• Elemental
• Clarksville Gray

Warm neutrals with a hint of green:

• Coastal Fog
• Inner Balance
• Camouflage
• Gray Mirage
• Spanish Olive

Medium blues:

• Bachelor Blue
• Normandy
• Black Pepper
• Coastline
• Spellbound

Trim Colors

Equestrian Gray looks great with either bright trim colors or soft white trim colors.

If you want more contrast, go with a bright white for trim. If you're looking to lean into the warmth and comfort of Equestrian Gray, go with a soft white for trim.

Bright white trim colors:

• Benjamin Moore Simply White
• Sherwin Williams Extra White
• Behr Ultra Pure White

Soft white trim colors:

• Sherwin Williams Alabaster
• Benjamin Moore White Dove
• Behr Cameo White

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FAQS

Here are some common frequently asked questions about Equestrian Gray.

What is the undertones of Equestrian Gray?

Equestrian Gray is a warm neutral with gray, brown, and orange undertones.

Is Equestrian Gray gray or brown?

Equestrian Gray is a warm neutral that balances gray and brown.

In brighter spaces, Equestrian Gray will look warmer and more gray-brown or greige. In darker spaces, it will appear cooler and more gray.

Give it a swatch in your home and see how it looks in different lighting throughout the day.

What color is Equestrian Gray paint?

Equestrian Gray is a warm neutral with gray, brown, and orange undertones. Benjamin Moore categorizes Equestrian Gray in its neutral color family.

In brighter rooms, Equestrian Gray will appear more gray-brown / greige. In darker rooms, it will appear more gray.

What's the difference: BM Equestrian Gray vs SW Evergreen Fog?

Equestrian Gray and Evergreen Fog are both neutral-ish colors that shift depending on a space's lighting. However, they have many differences.

Equestrian Gray balances brown and gray, whereas Evergreen Fog balances green and gray.

With an LRV of 25, Equestrian Gray is a bit darker than Evergreen Fog, which has an LRV of 30. Both are mid-toned paint colors.

Lastly, Equestrian Gray is more saturated and Evergreen Fog is softer and more muted.

Evergreen Fog is an extremely popular paint color, but that doesn't necessarily mean it's the right choice for your home.

Swatching both colors will help you see the difference and decide which one suits your style best.

Does Equestrian Gray look green?

Equestrian Gray is a warm neutral that balances gray and brown. It does not have green in it and will not appear green; however, Equestrian Gray pairs especially well with neutrals that have a hint of green.

Try swatching Equestrian Gray with Cheyenne Green (a mid-toned gray-green) or Coastal Fog (an olive-khaki neutral), and see what you think!

What is the hex code for BM Equestrian Gray?

The hex code for BM Equestrian Gray is #908878, which is helpful if you’re trying to match the color for any digital project.

Thanks for reading!