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BEHR · PPU26-04

Behr Falcon Gray#898887 · LRV 25

Falcon Gray reads as a true neutral (no measurable hue) — mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light. The notes below cover the spec, what Behr PPU26-04 actually looks like under different light, and the closest matches at competing US brands.

BEHR FALCON GRAY
RGB 137, 136, 135 LRV 25

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 each

5 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

2,298 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.36
All gray at Dunn-Edwards →
DE6376 · #888786 · ΔE 0.36 · LRV 23
DEGR59 · #888889 · ΔE 1.19 · LRV 25
DEGR74 · #878C8C · ΔE 3.27 · LRV 26
DEGR37 · #88857D · ΔE 3.86 · LRV 24
DE6389 · #8E8583 · ΔE 4.08 · LRV 23

Diamond Vogel

1,386 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.92
All gray at Diamond Vogel →
0542 · #878686 · ΔE 0.92 · LRV 24
0534 · #858787 · ΔE 1.72 · LRV 24
0582 · #878A85 · ΔE 3.49 · LRV 25
0527 · #848B8D · ΔE 4.1 · LRV 25
0575 · #8D8B82 · ΔE 4.3 · LRV 26

Dutch Boy

1,340 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.17
All gray at Dutch Boy →
437-4DB · #898885 · ΔE 1.17 · LRV 25
436-5DB · #858A8C · ΔE 3.23 · LRV 25
439-4DB · #8C877F · ΔE 3.83 · LRV 24
445-4DB · #958B8E · ΔE 5.77 · LRV 27
343-5DB · #888692 · ΔE 7.05 · LRV 24

Benjamin Moore

3,934 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.26
All gray at Benjamin Moore →
AF-705 · #868583 · ΔE 1.26 · LRV 23
AF-710 · #888983 · ΔE 3.25 · LRV 26
1594 · #83898A · ΔE 3.58 · LRV 26
CSP-505 · #91898B · ΔE 4.46 · LRV 27
1483 · #898C83 · ΔE 5.26 · LRV 26

PPG / Glidden

2,132 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.54
All gray at PPG / Glidden →
PPG1010-5 · #8A8A87 · ΔE 1.54 · LRV 25
PPG1001-5 · #848686 · ΔE 1.87 · LRV 24
PPG1005-5 · #8D8480 · ΔE 4.16 · LRV 24
PPG1006-5 · #8C847D · ΔE 4.32 · LRV 24
PPG1004-5 · #8C8384 · ΔE 4.69 · LRV 23

Sherwin-Williams

1,947 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.32
All gray at Sherwin-Williams →
SW 77 · #888782 · ΔE 2.32 · LRV 24
SW 7018 · #908A83 · ΔE 3.72 · LRV 26
SW 9569 · #8E8A81 · ΔE 4.23 · LRV 25
SW 9156 · #8F8A91 · ΔE 5.42 · LRV 26
SW 9649 · #85877B · ΔE 6.31 · LRV 24

C2 Paint

580 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.41
All gray at C2 Paint →
C2-952 · #8F8D89 · ΔE 2.41 · LRV 27
C2-953 · #8B8E8D · ΔE 2.84 · LRV 27
C2-951 · #86847D · ΔE 3.58 · LRV 23
C2-794 · #928A81 · ΔE 4.88 · LRV 26
C2-905 · #8D8779 · ΔE 6.42 · LRV 24

Magnolia Home

160 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.44
All gray at Magnolia Home →
JG-139 · #838685 · ΔE 2.44 · LRV 24
JG-95 · #858C90 · ΔE 4.43 · LRV 26
JG-124 · #8E897F · ΔE 4.69 · LRV 25
JG-60 · #86897D · ΔE 6.47 · LRV 24
JG-100 · #8C848C · ΔE 6.62 · LRV 24

Farrow & Ball

209 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.51
All gray at Farrow & Ball →
NO. 272 · #8C8E8D · ΔE 2.51 · LRV 27
NO. 276 · #87847F · ΔE 2.64 · LRV 23
NO. 271 · #8D838C · ΔE 7.6 · LRV 24
NO. 292 · #8C8C7A · ΔE 8.37 · LRV 26
NO. 306 · #7C8E96 · ΔE 8.55 · LRV 26

Valspar

2,858 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.8
All gray at Valspar →
V119-2 · #8E8D88 · ΔE 2.8 · LRV 26.5
4008-2A · #808585 · ΔE 3.48 · LRV 23
4001-2A · #8A8486 · ΔE 3.64 · LRV 23.5
8006-2F · #8E8A81 · ΔE 4.23 · LRV 25
5002-2A · #7F8984 · ΔE 6.39 · LRV 24

Kompozit

1,321 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.28
All gray at Kompozit →
0534 · #7F8282 · ΔE 3.28 · LRV 22
0575 · #88857D · ΔE 3.86 · LRV 23
0582 · #828782 · ΔE 4.41 · LRV 24
0527 · #7F878A · ΔE 4.67 · LRV 24
0442 · #838C82 · ΔE 7.48 · LRV 25

Clare

78 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.53
All gray at Clare →
PNT100-MD-14 · #91928C · ΔE 4.53 · LRV 28
PNT100-MD-16 · #7B8082 · ΔE 4.65 · LRV 21
PNT100-DP-52 · #8C8479 · ΔE 5.61 · LRV 23
PNT100-DP-66 · #767665 · ΔE 10.98 · LRV 18
PNT100-MD-75 · #599896 · ΔE 18.84 · LRV 27

Backdrop

30 colors in deck · best ΔE 8.26
All gray at Backdrop →
BD-HF · #7C8478 · ΔE 8.26 · LRV 22
BD-PW · #7C8E97 · ΔE 8.66 · LRV 27
BD-AN · #A89886 · ΔE 10.91 · LRV 33
BD-CT · #A89E8A · ΔE 11.49 · LRV 33
BD-OS · #7E7C5C · ΔE 13.97 · LRV 18

Similar Behr colors

closest in the Behr deck

The 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.

UL260-4 · LRV 24
PPU25-17 · LRV 24
HDC-NT-23 · LRV 24
PPU26-21 · LRV 25
6695 · LRV 24
PPU17-16 · LRV 26

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.

COMPLEMENTARY
#898887 + #878889
TRIADIC
#898887 · #878988 · #888789
ANALOGOUS
#898787 · #898887 · #898987

Accessibility (WCAG contrast)

Sample text on white
3.54:1 AA Large
Sample text on black
5.94:1 AA

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 →

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