Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Downtown Gray |
| SKU | PPU24-10 |
| Hex | #ADAAA2 |
| RGB | 173, 170, 162 |
| HSL | 44°, 6%, 66% |
| LRV | 40 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Behr Downtown Gray
Downtown Gray sits in the mid-range at LRV 40, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its orange 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.
Downtown Gray is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Greige-leaning neutrals like this are the safe whole-home choice when you want warmth without committing to a color.
Closest matches by brand
17 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 neutral 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
Portola Paints
Backdrop
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Downtown Gray 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 #ADAAA2 in HSL space. Pair Downtown Gray 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 Downtown Gray Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Downtown Gray 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 PPU24-10 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Downtown Gray
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Ellie Gray (SW 7650), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.62). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Downtown Gray without repainting risk. See the full Ellie Gray swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Downtown Gray
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Downtown Gray is Cape May Cobblestone (1474). At ΔE 0.84 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Cape May Cobblestone and you'll get the same color. See the full Cape May Cobblestone swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Downtown Gray
At Valspar, the closest color to Downtown Gray is Coastal Jetty (5007-1C) — very close at ΔE 2.51, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39.5 vs 40) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Coastal Jetty swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Downtown Gray
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Kalispell (PPG0998-3), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.33). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Downtown Gray without repainting risk. See the full Kalispell swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Downtown Gray
Glidden's nearest match is City Loft Grey (50YY 40/059), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.19). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Downtown Gray without repainting risk. See the full City Loft Grey swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Downtown Gray
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Downtown Gray is Promenade Gray (422-4DB) — very close at ΔE 3.05, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Promenade Gray swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Downtown Gray
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Downtown Gray is Intuitive Gray (HGSW 2445) — very close at ΔE 3.19, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 40) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Intuitive Gray swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Downtown Gray
The closest Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Downtown Gray is Heart of Stone (DEGR17). At ΔE 0.54 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 40). If Dunn-Edwards is your counter, order Heart of Stone and you'll get the same color. See the full Heart of Stone swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Downtown Gray
Magnolia Home's nearest match is Refinished (JG-118), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.04). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Downtown Gray without repainting risk. See the full Refinished swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Downtown Gray
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Downtown Gray is Vitty Green (NO. G3) — very close at ΔE 2.93, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Vitty Green swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Downtown Gray
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Downtown Gray is In the Hills (0561) — very close at ΔE 2.13, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full In the Hills swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Downtown Gray
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Downtown Gray is In the Hills (0561) — very close at ΔE 2.71, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full In the Hills swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Downtown Gray
Rodda's nearest match is Winter Wood (R027), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.57). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Downtown Gray without repainting risk. See the full Winter Wood swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Downtown Gray
C2 Paint's nearest match is Pale Granite (C2-783), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.84). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Downtown Gray without repainting risk. See the full Pale Granite swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Downtown Gray
Portola Paints has no exact twin of Downtown Gray. The nearest is Aberdeen (ABERDEEN) at ΔE 3.83 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 45 vs 40). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Aberdeen swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Downtown Gray
Backdrop has no exact twin of Downtown Gray. The nearest is Nuevo (BD-NU) at ΔE 3.84 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 38 vs 40). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Nuevo swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Downtown Gray
At Kompozit, the closest color to Downtown Gray is In the Hills (0561) — very close at ΔE 2.71, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full In the Hills swatch →