Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Falcon Gray |
| SKU | PPU26-04 |
| Hex | #898887 |
| RGB | 137, 136, 135 |
| HSL | 30°, 1%, 53% |
| LRV | 25 |
| Undertone | true neutral (no measurable hue) |
| Family | Gray |
About Behr Falcon Gray
Falcon Gray sits in the mid-range at LRV 25, 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.
Falcon Gray 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.
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
Dutch Boy
Benjamin Moore
PPG / Glidden
Sherwin-Williams
C2 Paint
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Valspar
Kompozit
Clare
Backdrop
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Falcon 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 #898887 in HSL space. Pair Falcon 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 Falcon Gray Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Falcon 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 PPU26-04 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Falcon Gray
The closest Diamond Vogel equivalent of Falcon Gray is Captain Nemo (0542). At ΔE 0.92 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same true neutral undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 24 vs 25). If Diamond Vogel is your counter, order Captain Nemo and you'll get the same color. See the full Captain Nemo swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Falcon Gray
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Relaxed Gray (437-4DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.17). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 25) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Falcon Gray without repainting risk. See the full Relaxed Gray swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Falcon Gray
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Stone Gray (DEGR59), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.19). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 25) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Falcon Gray without repainting risk. See the full Stone Gray swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Falcon Gray
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Downpour (PPG1010-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.54). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 25) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Falcon Gray without repainting risk. See the full Downpour swatch →
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Falcon Gray
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Falcon Gray is Classic French Gray (SW 77) — very close at ΔE 2.32, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 24 vs 25) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Classic French Gray swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Falcon Gray
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Falcon Gray is Teak Cups (JG-139) — very close at ΔE 2.44, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 24 vs 25) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Teak Cups swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Falcon Gray
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Falcon Gray is Mole's Breath (NO. 276) — very close at ΔE 2.64, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 23 vs 25) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mole's Breath swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Falcon Gray
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Falcon Gray is Secret (AF-710) — very close at ΔE 3.25, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 25) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Secret swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Falcon Gray
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Falcon Gray. The nearest is Wall Street (C2-951) at ΔE 3.58 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 23 vs 25). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Wall Street swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Falcon Gray
Valspar has no exact twin of Falcon Gray. The nearest is Cadet Gray (4001-2A) at ΔE 3.64 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 23.5 vs 25). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Cadet Gray swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Falcon Gray
Kompozit has no exact twin of Falcon Gray. The nearest is Paved Path (0582) at ΔE 4.41 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 24 vs 25). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Paved Path swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Falcon Gray
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Falcon Gray — the nearest deck color, Dirty Chai (PNT100-DP-52), is clearly different (ΔE 5.61). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Behr PPU26-04 instead. See the full Dirty Chai swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Falcon Gray
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Falcon Gray — the nearest deck color, Polly Wants (BD-PW), is clearly different (ΔE 8.66). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Behr PPU26-04 instead. See the full Polly Wants swatch →