Woodlawn Colonial Gray → Benjamin Moore
The closest Benjamin Moore matches for Valspar Woodlawn Colonial Gray (VR083D), ranked by perceptual color distance.
Finding a Benjamin Moore Equivalent for Woodlawn Colonial Gray
If you love Valspar Woodlawn Colonial 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 Valspar, or you simply want to compare prices across brands before committing.
Woodlawn Colonial Gray (VR083D) is a medium greige with warm greige undertones. A balanced warm greige with earthy undertones. Valspar's answer to Revere Pewter and Agreeable Gray. Rich enough to add warmth, light enough for open floor plans. One of the most popular neutrals in the Valspar lineup. To find a good Benjamin Moore match, we need a color that captures not just the right depth (LRV 55) but also that specific undertone character. That is where Delta E color science comes in.
We calculated the perceptual color distance between Woodlawn Colonial 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 3, which is a "good match" level match. Revere Pewter is the closest BM match. Very similar warm greige character. Both are crowd-pleasing whole-house neutrals. You will want to test a sample before committing, as the difference may be noticeable in certain lighting.
Benjamin Moore Matches for Woodlawn Colonial Gray
Revere Pewter is the closest BM match. Very similar warm greige character. Both are crowd-pleasing whole-house neutrals.
| Woodlawn Colonial Gray | Revere Pewter | |
|---|---|---|
| LRV | 55 | 55.51 |
| Hex | #CBC4B7 | #CCC2B0 |
| Undertone | Warm Greige | Warm Beige |
| Family | Greige | Greige |
Undertone Comparison
Woodlawn Colonial Gray has warm greige undertones. A balanced warm greige with earthy undertones. Valspar's answer to Revere Pewter and Agreeable Gray. Rich enough to add warmth, light enough for open floor plans. One of the most popular neutrals in the Valspar lineup.
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.
These two colors share the same undertone family, which is a good sign for a cross-brand swap. The undertone similarity means they will behave similarly as lighting changes throughout the day, and they should coordinate well with the same accent colors, trim, and furnishings.
How These Colors Behave in Different Lighting
Woodlawn Colonial Gray in Your Room
Reads as a warm, balanced greige in most rooms. The beige warmth is consistent without being heavy. In bright light, the gray component keeps it from reading as beige. In dim rooms, the warmth provides coziness without darkness.
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
Woodlawn Colonial Gray has an LRV of 55, while Revere Pewter has an LRV of 55.51. 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 Woodlawn Colonial Gray
Valspar recommends Woodlawn Colonial Gray for: whole house, living room, bedroom, hallway, open floor plan. With an LRV of 55, this is a medium 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.
Revere Pewter is recommended for: living room, bedroom, hallway, open floor plan, whole house. The recommended applications differ slightly between brands, but the color's properties should work in the same rooms regardless of which brand you choose. Trust the LRV and undertone data more than the specific room suggestions, and always test in your actual space.
Woodlawn Colonial Gray in Other Brands
Looking for Woodlawn Colonial Gray equivalents in other brands besides Benjamin Moore? We have matches across all major paint brands.
Frequently Asked Questions
The closest Benjamin Moore match for Woodlawn Colonial Gray (VR083D) is Revere Pewter (HC-172) with a Delta E of 3, which rates as a "good match" match. Revere Pewter is the closest BM match. Very similar warm greige character. Both are crowd-pleasing whole-house neutrals. 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. Woodlawn Colonial Gray is a Valspar color with warm greige undertones and an LRV of 55. Revere Pewter is a Benjamin Moore color with warm beige undertones and an LRV of 55.51. With a Delta E of 3, the difference is subtle and mainly visible in direct side-by-side comparison. 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 3, 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 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.