Benjamin Moore Old Salem Gray HC-94: Matches in 8 Brands + LRV 32

Old Salem Gray (HC-94) is a mid-tone yellow from Benjamin Moore with no strong undertone. Its LRV is about 32.4 (mid-tone): it reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight. The closest match in another brand is Valspar Sweet Pea in a Pod (97% match).

Compare Old Salem Gray with other brands

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LRV

32.4 · Mid-tone

Undertone

None (neutral)

Temperature

Warm

Code

HC-94

HEX

#A49A79

RGB

164, 154, 121

HSL

46°, 19%, 56%

Family

Yellows

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Neighboring tones from the same fan deck, if you want a shade lighter, darker, warmer, or cooler.

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Old Salem Gray FAQ

What undertone does Old Salem Gray have?

Old Salem Gray has no strong undertone: it reads as a mid-tone yellow. Its color temperature is warm. This is estimated from the digital color values; north-facing light pulls undertones cooler and warm bulbs pull them warmer, so check a real sample on your wall.

What is the LRV of Old Salem Gray?

Old Salem Gray has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 32.4 on a 0–100 scale, which is mid-tone. It reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight.

What is the closest match to Old Salem Gray in other brands?

Valspar: Sweet Pea in a Pod (8003-27D), 97%; Behr: Sustainable (S350-4), 95%; Sherwin-Williams: Colonial Revival Green Stone (SW 2826), 95%; Dunn-Edwards: Basket Weaving (DEBN58), 95%; Glidden: Mossy Gold (PPG11-17), 94%; PPG: Sweet Annie (PPG1113-5), 93%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Dried Edamame (HGSW9122), 91%; Farrow & Ball: Lichen (No. 19), 83%. Matches are estimated from digital color values and are not official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.

What is the HEX code of Old Salem Gray?

The HEX code of Old Salem Gray (HC-94) is #A49A79, RGB 164, 154, 121. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.