Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Canyon Sunset |
| SKU | T12-3 |
| Hex | #A4A6B2 |
| RGB | 164, 166, 178 |
| HSL | 231°, 8%, 67% |
| LRV | 38 |
| Undertone | blue / cool |
| Family | Gray |
About Behr Canyon Sunset
Canyon Sunset sits in the mid-range at LRV 38, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its blue undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Canyon Sunset is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Grays like this read as a modern neutral and sit comfortably alongside both warm woods and cool metals.
Closest matches at every US brand
13 brands · top 5 each5 closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all gray from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
PPG / Glidden
Benjamin Moore
C2 Paint
Diamond Vogel
Clare
Kompozit
Dutch Boy
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Valspar
Farrow & Ball
Backdrop
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Canyon Sunset within Behr's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #A4A6B2 in HSL space. Pair Canyon Sunset with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Behr Canyon Sunset Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Canyon Sunset from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Behr T12-3 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Canyon Sunset
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Modern Lavender (SW 9688), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.81). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 40 vs 38) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Canyon Sunset without repainting risk. See the full Modern Lavender swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Canyon Sunset
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Canyon Sunset is Yukon Sky (1439) — very close at ΔE 2.16, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 38) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Yukon Sky swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Canyon Sunset
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Canyon Sunset is Dusk (BD11) — very close at ΔE 2.24, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 38) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Dusk swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Canyon Sunset
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Canyon Sunset is Baby Seal (0519) — very close at ΔE 2.49, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Baby Seal swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Canyon Sunset
At Kompozit, the closest color to Canyon Sunset is Baby Seal (0519) — very close at ΔE 3.13, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 36 vs 38) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Baby Seal swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Canyon Sunset
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Canyon Sunset. The nearest is Spring Tulip (243-3DB) at ΔE 3.86 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 38). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Spring Tulip swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Canyon Sunset
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Canyon Sunset. The nearest is Inevitable (PPG10-24) at ΔE 4.85 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 38). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Inevitable swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Canyon Sunset
Clare has no exact twin of Canyon Sunset. The nearest is Set In Stone (PNT100-LT-15) at ΔE 4.91 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 36 vs 38). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Set In Stone swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Canyon Sunset
Dunn-Edwards doesn't make a true equivalent of Canyon Sunset — the nearest deck color, Baby Seal (DE6361), is clearly different (ΔE 5.06). For an exact match, any Dunn-Edwards retailer can custom-tint Behr T12-3 instead. See the full Baby Seal swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Canyon Sunset
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Canyon Sunset — the nearest deck color, Vintage Collection (JG-99), is clearly different (ΔE 6.16). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Behr T12-3 instead. See the full Vintage Collection swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Canyon Sunset
Valspar doesn't make a true equivalent of Canyon Sunset — the nearest deck color, Cloud Mountain (V115-2), is clearly different (ΔE 6.85). For an exact match, any Valspar retailer can custom-tint Behr T12-3 instead. See the full Cloud Mountain swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Canyon Sunset
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Canyon Sunset — the nearest deck color, Manor House Gray (NO. 265), is clearly different (ΔE 8.22). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Behr T12-3 instead. See the full Manor House Gray swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Canyon Sunset
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Canyon Sunset — the nearest deck color, Nuevo (BD-NU), is clearly different (ΔE 11.29). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Behr T12-3 instead. See the full Nuevo swatch →