1Cracked PepperPPU18-01 · LRV 8
2024 Behr Color of the Year; widely cited as the soft-black benchmark at Home Depot.
Behr · Gray paint colors
Behr Gray 434 colors. Ten worth a sample.
10 curated grays with undertones, LRV, and the honest reasons why, plus the full 434-color gray deck below.
434grays in the deck
72–6LRV, lightest to darkest
10curated, with photos
17room pages
10Light French Gray · LRV 697Platinum · LRV 654Light Drizzle · LRV 646Watery · LRV 508Classic Silver · LRV 489Half Sea Fog · LRV 463Ocean Swell · LRV 195North Woods · LRV 101Cracked Pepper · LRV 82Black Evergreen · LRV 8
Lightest · LRV 72The deck, light to dark, in 24 steps. Numbered pins are the picks below, placed by LRV.Darkest · LRV 6
The fast answer
If You Only Sample Four
Don't want to compare 434 grays? These four cover most real projects.
The lightestLight French Gray720E-2 · LRV 69
Soft cool gray; Behr's bestselling Repose Gray equivalent at Home Depot
The famous oneCracked PepperPPU18-01 · LRV 8
2024 Behr Color of the Year; widely cited as the soft-black benchmark at Home Depot
The deepestBlack EvergreenMQ6-44 · LRV 8
Black Evergreen is what a near-black looks like when a paint company starts with a forest color and grays it down instead of starting with black and adding a hint of green.
The runner-upOcean SwellPPU25-19 · LRV 19
Ocean Swell is a genuine mid-depth blue-gray dressed up in a coastal name it didn't need.
Curated, in order
The 10 Behr Grays People Actually Buy
Numbered and curated. Tap any color for its full review, or see it on your own walls in the visualizer.
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2Black EvergreenMQ6-44 · LRV 8
Black Evergreen is what a near-black looks like when a paint company starts with a forest color and grays it down instead of starting with black and adding a hint of green.
3Ocean SwellPPU25-19 · LRV 19
Ocean Swell is a genuine mid-depth blue-gray dressed up in a coastal name it didn't need.
4Light DrizzleN480-1 · LRV 64
A pale spa aqua at LRV 64 that reads soft seafoam in warm light but can turn minty under cool, north-facing light.
5North WoodsN410-7 · LRV 10
A dark pine green at LRV 10 that glows on cabinets and doors but reads nearly black in a dim room.
6WateryHDC-CT-26 · LRV 50
Watery is Behr's mid-depth blue-green-gray — the color that reads bright, distinctly blue in direct sun and settles into a quiet, near-gray version of itself in shade or a north-facing room.
7PlatinumPPU26-11 · LRV 65
A clean light gray at LRV 65 with almost no undertone pull, a safe neutral for whole-house walls, garages, and rental turnovers.
8Classic SilverPPU18-11 · LRV 48
A medium gray at LRV 48 that stays truly neutral, though it can lean warm or cool depending on your window exposure.
9Half Sea FogN470-3 · LRV 46
Half Sea Fog is Behr's quietest blue-green: a soft sea-glass tone sitting almost exactly halfway between blue and green, at a light-but-not-pale LRV of 56.
10Light French Gray720E-2 · LRV 69
Soft cool gray; Behr's bestselling Repose Gray equivalent at Home Depot.
Pick by undertone
Warm, True, or Cool
The most common gray-buyer regret is a surprise undertone on the wall. Start from the direction the color leans, not the chip alone.
True graysno strong undertone — the no-surprises middle
Cool grayslean blue-green — crisp in strong daylight, steely in dim rooms
Behr's gray family is big and surprisingly varied. With 363 grays on the deck, you get everything from near-white wisps to deep charcoals, and the undertones range across cool blue, soft green, and warm brown.
The warmer end is where this family shines. Greige tones like Gourmet Mushroom (BNC-10) and River Pebble (BXC-54) lean brown enough to feel cozy, while picks like White Metal (N520-1) and Mexican Silver (QE-49) stay clean and quiet. Because the range is so wide, the trick is matching the undertone to your light, not just picking a swatch you like in the store.
By depth
Light to Dark
The whole Behr gray range by depth. LRV is the number to trust: the same gray looks two steps darker on a wall than on a chip.
LRV is light reflectance value, a 0 to 100 scale for how bright a color reads on the wall. In this gray slice it runs from 7 at the darkest to 87 at the lightest, so you have the full spread to work with. Higher LRV bounces more light and feels open; lower LRV soaks up light and feels moody.
For most walls in average light, an LRV in the 50s to 70s is the safe, livable zone. Rain Water (560C-1) at 87 acts almost like a soft white, Classic Silver (PPU18-11) at 48 is a true mid-gray, and Dark Granite (780F-6) at 14 is a dramatic near-black. Always look at the LRV next to your room's natural light before you commit.
Head to head
The Gray Match-Ups Everyone Googles
Stuck between two? These head-to-heads settle the ones people actually can't pick between.
Room by room
Behr Gray, Room by Room
Each room page shows gray picks from every US brand side by side, so you can compare in context.
Gray BedroomSoft Morning Gray
Repose Gray
Gray BathroomBalanced Everyday Greige
Repose Gray
Gray Living RoomRevere Pewter, Agreeable Gray, Avocado Toast
Revere Pewter
Gray Family RoomWhite Dove, Manchester Tan, Back to Nature
White Dove
Gray HallwaySea Salt, Sea Salt
Sea Salt
Gray EntrywayWhite Dove, Revere Pewter, Aegean Teal
White DoveMore roomsGray StaircaseGray Home OfficeGray MudroomGray BasementGray ClosetGray ExteriorGray ShuttersGray Garage DoorGray DeckGray FenceGray Trim
Lighter grays like Rain Water, White Metal, and Mexican Silver are workhorses for whole-home walls, small rooms, and any space short on windows. They keep things bright while adding more depth than a plain white. Mid-tones such as Classic Silver and River Pebble look great in living rooms, bedrooms, and home offices where you want a little weight.
The darker grays earn their keep as accents and feature walls. Gourmet Mushroom and Chocolate Chiffon (BNC-22) bring warmth to a dining room or cabinet, and Dark Granite makes a strong front door, island, or single statement wall. For high-traffic spots, step up to Behr's Marquee or Dynasty lines for better scuff and stain resistance.
The whole deck
All 434 Behr Gray Paint Colors
Every Behr gray, grouped by undertone, warm to cool. Filter by depth or change the order.
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White LieMQ3-55 · LRV 72
Shiny LusterN500-1 · LRV 72
Pixel WhiteN530-1 · LRV 71
Silver CharmPPL-65 · LRV 71
DrizzlePPU26-14 · LRV 71
Smoked Oyster780A-2 · LRV 70
White CityN140-1 · LRV 70
Gray ShimmerMQ3-25 · LRV 67
CurioMQ3-22 · LRV 66
EvaporationN450-1 · LRV 66
PlatinumPPU26-11 · LRV 65
Silver ShadowN510-1 · LRV 64
White MetalN520-1 · LRV 64
Double ClickN530-2 · LRV 64
HalationPPU26-15 · LRV 64
OperaN570-1 · LRV 63
Planetary SilverN460-2 · LRV 62
Pewter VasePPL-64 · LRV 62
Road Runner790A-3 · LRV 61
Loft SpaceN500-2 · LRV 61
Hex values are display approximations from Behr's published swatch tools, not a physical sample under controlled lighting. Order a brand-direct sample before specifying.
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Behr is sold exclusively at The Home Depot, and like all paint it is mixed to order at the counter. You pick the color and the line, and the machine tints a fresh can while you wait. The lineup runs from Premium Plus for value, up through Ultra, the one-coat Marquee, and the top-tier Dynasty with the best stain and scuff resistance. For the money, Behr is widely considered the strongest big-box value, with solid coverage and durability on the premium lines.
Because a tinting machine can match almost any swatch, you are not locked in. A Home Depot color desk can recreate a gray you saw on a Benjamin Moore or Sherwin-Williams card, and the same works the other way at those stores. If you want the featured Kompozit deck, bring or note the Behr name and LRV, such as Classic Silver near 48 or River Pebble near 37, and ask the counter to match it so your tones stay consistent across brands.
By brand
How Deep Each Gray Deck Goes
How many gray colors each brand carries, drawn with that deck's own grays from light to dark. Pick your store first, then the color. Every brand equal, no favorites.
The rest of the Behr deck, by family
Before you sample
More on Behr gray paint colors
Pairing With Trim, Ceiling, and Coordinating Colors
Grays are easy to pair because they take direction from their undertone. Cooler picks like White Metal and Mexican Silver look crisp with a clean white trim such as Behr's Ultra Pure White. Warmer greiges like River Pebble and Gourmet Mushroom feel more natural beside a soft white like Swiss Coffee or Blank Canvas.
For a layered, designed look, stack tones from the same family: walls in Classic Silver, trim a few shades lighter, and a deep accent like Dark Granite or Chocolate Chiffon on a door or built-in. Keep ceilings a touch lighter than the walls so the room feels taller, and let one warm or cool direction lead the whole room rather than mixing both.
Questions people actually ask
Behr Gray Paint FAQ
What is the most popular Behr gray paint color?
Cracked Pepper (PPU18-01) — 2024 Behr Color of the Year; widely cited as the soft-black benchmark at Home Depot. Light French Gray and Black Evergreen and Ocean Swell round out the short list most people choose from.
What undertones do Behr's gray paint colors have?
All three show up across the 363 grays: cool blue-gray, soft green-gray, and warm brown-leaning greige. Cooler picks like White Metal and Mexican Silver feel crisp, while warmer ones like River Pebble and Gourmet Mushroom feel cozy. Check the undertone against your room's light, since the same gray can read very differently in a bright versus a dim space.
What is LRV and how do I use it to choose a gray?
LRV is light reflectance value, a 0 to 100 measure of how much light a color bounces back. In this gray slice it ranges from 7 at the darkest to 87 at the lightest. Pick a higher LRV like Rain Water at 87 to keep a room bright, or a lower one like Dark Granite at 14 for a moody accent.
Which Behr line should I buy for gray walls?
Premium Plus is the value pick at around $35 a gallon. Step up to Ultra, or to the one-coat Marquee near $55, for better coverage. Dynasty near $65 is the top line with the best stain and scuff resistance, which is worth it in kitchens, baths, and high-traffic areas.
Where can I buy Behr gray paint?
Behr is sold exclusively at The Home Depot. Every color is mixed to order at the paint counter, so you choose the gray and the line and they tint a fresh can while you wait. You cannot buy it at other paint retailers.
Can I match a Behr gray to another brand like Kompozit?
Yes. Because paint is tinted by machine, almost any swatch can be recreated. Bring the Behr color name and its LRV, such as Classic Silver near 48, to the counter at Home Depot, Kompozit, or another brand and ask them to match it. Matches are close but not always perfect, so test a sample before committing.
What trim and ceiling colors go with Behr grays?
Pair cooler grays like Mexican Silver with a clean white such as Ultra Pure White, and warmer greiges like Gourmet Mushroom with a soft white like Swiss Coffee. Keep the ceiling a shade or two lighter than the walls so the room feels taller. For depth, add a deep accent like Dark Granite or Chocolate Chiffon on a door or built-in.
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