Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Cathedral Grey |
| SKU | UL260-7 |
| Hex | #AAA8A7 |
| RGB | 170, 168, 167 |
| HSL | 20°, 2%, 66% |
| LRV | 39 |
| Undertone | neutral with no strong undertone |
| Family | Gray |
About Behr Cathedral Grey
Cathedral Grey sits in the mid-range at LRV 39, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Because it carries almost no measurable hue, it stays a true neutral and pairs cleanly with nearly any trim or floor. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Cathedral Grey 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 by brand
15 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all gray from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Cathedral Grey 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 #AAA8A7 in HSL space. Pair Cathedral Grey 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 Cathedral Grey Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Cathedral Grey 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 UL260-7 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Cathedral Grey
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Proper Gray (SW 6003), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.64). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Cathedral Grey without repainting risk. See the full Proper Gray swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Cathedral Grey
Benjamin Moore has no exact twin of Cathedral Grey. The nearest is Platinum Gray (HC-179) at ΔE 3.51 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 39). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Platinum Gray swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Cathedral Grey
The closest Valspar equivalent of Cathedral Grey is Warm Shale (M219). At ΔE 0.97 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same true neutral undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 38.5 vs 39). If Valspar is your counter, order Warm Shale and you'll get the same color. See the full Warm Shale swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Cathedral Grey
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Statue Garden (PPG0996-3), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.78). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Cathedral Grey without repainting risk. See the full Statue Garden swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Cathedral Grey
Glidden's nearest match is Statue Garden (PPG0996-3), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.84). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Cathedral Grey without repainting risk. See the full Statue Garden swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Cathedral Grey
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Cathedral Grey is Ironed Gray (436-4DB) — very close at ΔE 2.75, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 39) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Ironed Gray swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Cathedral Grey
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Intuitive Gray (HGSW 2445), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.64). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Cathedral Grey without repainting risk. See the full Intuitive Gray swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Cathedral Grey
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Castlerock (DE6375), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.77). It runs slightly darker (LRV 37 vs 39) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Cathedral Grey without repainting risk. See the full Castlerock swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Cathedral Grey
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Cathedral Grey is Refinished (JG-118) — very close at ΔE 2.64, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Refinished swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Cathedral Grey
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Cathedral Grey. The nearest is Shark Fin (0574) at ΔE 4.43 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 39). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Shark Fin swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Cathedral Grey
Rodda has no exact twin of Cathedral Grey. The nearest is Winter Wood (R027) at ΔE 4.1 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 39). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Winter Wood swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Cathedral Grey
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Cathedral Grey is Monday Morning (C2-987) — very close at ΔE 2.19, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 39) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Monday Morning swatch →