Owl Gray → Farrow & Ball
The closest Farrow & Ball matches for Benjamin Moore Owl Gray (2137-60), ranked by perceptual color distance.
Finding a Farrow & Ball Equivalent for Owl Gray
If you love Benjamin Moore Owl Gray but need a Farrow & Ball alternative, you are not alone. This is one of the most common cross-brand paint matching searches, whether you are working with a painter who prefers Farrow & Ball, your local store does not carry Benjamin Moore, or you simply want to compare prices across brands before committing.
Owl Gray (2137-60) is a light gray with cool green-gray undertones. A light, cool gray with subtle green undertones. Lighter and cooler than Gray Owl despite the similar name. Reads as a clean, modern light gray with the faintest green whisper. To find a good Farrow & Ball match, we need a color that captures not just the right depth (LRV 60.33) but also that specific undertone character. That is where Delta E color science comes in.
We calculated the perceptual color distance between Owl Gray and every Farrow & Ball color using the CIE2000 Delta E formula, which measures how different two colors look to the human eye. A Delta E under 2 means most people cannot tell the colors apart. Between 2 and 4, you might notice a difference in certain lighting. Above 5, the difference is clearly visible side by side.
The good news: there is a strong Farrow & Ball match for Owl Gray. Dimpse (No.277) comes in with a Delta E of 2, which puts it in the "excellent match" range. Dimpse is the closest Farrow & Ball option at LRV 60. Very close match with F&B's signature chalky depth.
Farrow & Ball Matches for Owl Gray
Dimpse is the closest Farrow & Ball option at LRV 60. Very close match with F&B's signature chalky depth.
| Owl Gray | Dimpse | |
|---|---|---|
| LRV | 60.33 | 60 |
| Hex | #D0D1CB | #D1D0CC |
| Undertone | Cool Green-Gray | Cool Neutral Gray |
| Family | Gray | Gray |
Undertone Comparison
Owl Gray has cool green-gray undertones. A light, cool gray with subtle green undertones. Lighter and cooler than Gray Owl despite the similar name. Reads as a clean, modern light gray with the faintest green whisper.
Dimpse has cool neutral gray undertones. A light, cool neutral gray. Named for twilight. Clean and atmospheric.
The undertone difference is worth paying attention to. While they are close in overall appearance, the different undertones mean they may diverge in certain lighting. Owl Gray's cool green-gray quality may read differently than Dimpse's cool neutral gray character, especially in rooms with strong directional light or colored accents that could pull out one undertone more than the other. Test a sample in your specific room before committing.
How These Colors Behave in Different Lighting
Owl Gray in Your Room
The green is very subtle. In most rooms, reads as a clean, cool light gray. The green only emerges in very bright, natural light. A safe, modern neutral.
Dimpse in Your Room
Cool and balanced. Reads as a clean, modern light gray.
LRV and Brightness
Owl Gray has an LRV of 60.33, while Dimpse has an LRV of 60. These two colors reflect a very similar amount of light, so you should not notice a significant difference in room brightness when switching between them. The room will feel approximately the same in terms of light and space, which makes this a smoother transition.
Best Rooms for Owl Gray
Benjamin Moore recommends Owl Gray for: bathroom, bedroom, hallway, living room, office. With an LRV of 60.33, this is a light color that is in the medium-light range, reflecting enough light to keep rooms feeling open while adding more color and depth than a white or off-white. It works well in living rooms, bedrooms, and hallways where you want warmth and character without darkness.
Dimpse is recommended for: bathroom, bedroom, hallway, living room, office. Both colors are recommended for similar applications, which confirms that this is a practical cross-brand match. You can use Dimpse in the same rooms you planned for Owl Gray.
Owl Gray in Other Brands
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Frequently Asked Questions
The closest Farrow & Ball match for Owl Gray (2137-60) is Dimpse (No.277) with a Delta E of 2, which rates as a "excellent match" match. Dimpse is the closest Farrow & Ball option at LRV 60. Very close match with F&B's signature chalky depth. Delta E measures perceptual color distance on a scale where under 2 means nearly identical, 2 to 4 means close with subtle differences, and over 5 means clearly noticeable.
No, they are not identical. Owl Gray is a Benjamin Moore color with cool green-gray undertones and an LRV of 60.33. Dimpse is a Farrow & Ball color with cool neutral gray undertones and an LRV of 60. With a Delta E of 2, these are extremely close and most people will not spot the difference on a wall. Paint formulations differ between brands, so even colors with similar values can look slightly different due to pigment concentration, binders, and finish.
With a Delta E of 2, these colors are close enough to use in separate rooms of the same house without a jarring difference. However, avoid painting them on adjacent walls in the same room, as even subtle differences become apparent at a hard edge where two paints meet. For the smoothest result, use one brand consistently within each connected space and reserve the other brand for rooms that are visually separated.
There are several practical reasons to look for a Farrow & Ball equivalent. Price differences between brands can be significant on large projects. Availability matters if your nearest paint store or home center specializes in Farrow & Ball. Some painters have strong preferences for one brand's formula based on coverage, dry time, or workability. And if you are touching up existing Farrow & Ball work, matching within the same brand gives you the best consistency for seamless results.
Match calculations use Delta E (CIE2000) computed from Lab color space conversion. Color data sourced from manufacturer specifications. Last reviewed: March 22, 2026.