Pavilion Gray → Benjamin Moore
The closest Benjamin Moore matches for Farrow & Ball Pavilion Gray (No.242), ranked by perceptual color distance.
Finding a Benjamin Moore Equivalent for Pavilion Gray
If you love Farrow & Ball Pavilion Gray but need a Benjamin Moore 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 Benjamin Moore, your local store does not carry Farrow & Ball, or you simply want to compare prices across brands before committing.
Pavilion Gray (No.242) is a medium gray with warm pink-gray undertones. A medium gray with warm pink-mauve undertones. More substantial than Ammonite, with the subtle warmth Farrow & Ball is known for. To find a good Benjamin Moore match, we need a color that captures not just the right depth (LRV 44) but also that specific undertone character. That is where Delta E color science comes in.
We calculated the perceptual color distance between Pavilion Gray and every Benjamin Moore 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 results are decent but not perfect. The closest Benjamin Moore option is Revere Pewter (HC-172) with a Delta E of 5.5, which is a "good match" level match. Revere Pewter is warmer and more yellow-beige. Pavilion Gray is cooler and more purple. You will want to test a sample before committing, as the difference may be noticeable in certain lighting.
Benjamin Moore Matches for Pavilion Gray
Revere Pewter is warmer and more yellow-beige. Pavilion Gray is cooler and more purple.
| Pavilion Gray | Revere Pewter | |
|---|---|---|
| LRV | 44 | 55.51 |
| Hex | #BDB8B5 | #CCC2B0 |
| Undertone | Warm Pink-Gray | Warm Beige |
| Family | Gray | Greige |
Undertone Comparison
Pavilion Gray has warm pink-gray undertones. A medium gray with warm pink-mauve undertones. More substantial than Ammonite, with the subtle warmth Farrow & Ball is known for.
Revere Pewter has warm beige undertones. A true greige with warm beige undertones. Leans slightly toward yellow-green in certain light, but reads as a neutral warm gray in most conditions.
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. Pavilion Gray's warm pink-gray quality may read differently than Revere Pewter's warm beige 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
Pavilion Gray in Your Room
The pink-mauve shows in cooler light and north-facing rooms. In warm light, it reads as a balanced mid-gray. Elegant and sophisticated.
Revere Pewter in Your Room
In north-facing rooms, the gray comes forward. In south-facing rooms, the warmth dominates. Under warm bulbs, it can lean slightly green. LED daylight bulbs keep it most neutral.
LRV and Brightness
Pavilion Gray has an LRV of 44, while Revere Pewter has an LRV of 55.51. That means Revere Pewter reflects more light. If you switch from Pavilion Gray to Revere Pewter, the room should feel slightly brighter and more open.
Best Rooms for Pavilion Gray
Farrow & Ball recommends Pavilion Gray for: living room, bedroom, dining room, hallway, office. With an LRV of 44, this is a medium color that is in the medium range, adding real depth and presence to a room. It works best in rooms with good natural light or as an accent wall color. In smaller or darker rooms, pair it with bright white trim to keep the space from feeling closed in.
Revere Pewter is recommended for: living room, bedroom, hallway, open floor plan, whole house. Both colors are recommended for similar applications, which confirms that this is a practical cross-brand match. You can use Revere Pewter in the same rooms you planned for Pavilion Gray.
Pavilion Gray in Other Brands
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Frequently Asked Questions
The closest Benjamin Moore match for Pavilion Gray (No.242) is Revere Pewter (HC-172) with a Delta E of 5.5, which rates as a "good match" match. Revere Pewter is warmer and more yellow-beige. Pavilion Gray is cooler and more purple. 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. Pavilion Gray is a Farrow & Ball color with warm pink-gray undertones and an LRV of 44. Revere Pewter is a Benjamin Moore color with warm beige undertones and an LRV of 55.51. With a Delta E of 5.5, you will likely notice a difference, especially in bright or direct lighting. 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 5.5, the difference is enough that they should not be used on adjacent walls in the same room. You can use them in separate rooms of the same house, but be aware that walking from one room to the other may reveal the difference, especially if the rooms have similar lighting. For the most consistent look, pick one brand for all connected living spaces and reserve the other brand for visually separate rooms like bathrooms or bedrooms behind closed doors.
There are several practical reasons to look for a Benjamin Moore equivalent. Price differences between brands can be significant on large projects. Availability matters if your nearest paint store or home center specializes in Benjamin Moore. Some painters have strong preferences for one brand's formula based on coverage, dry time, or workability. And if you are touching up existing Benjamin Moore 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.