Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Flannel Gray |
| SKU | N520-3 |
| Hex | #ABBABB |
| RGB | 171, 186, 187 |
| HSL | 184°, 11%, 70% |
| LRV | 47 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Gray |
About Behr Flannel Gray
Flannel Gray sits in the mid-range at LRV 47, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its teal 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.
Flannel 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 by brand
18 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
Clare
Portola Paints
Backdrop
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Flannel 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 #ABBABB in HSL space. Pair Flannel 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 Flannel Gray Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Flannel 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 N520-3 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Flannel Gray
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Flannel Gray is Mineral (SW 9637) — very close at ΔE 3.24, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 47) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mineral swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Flannel Gray
Benjamin Moore has no exact twin of Flannel Gray. The nearest is Iced Marble (1578) at ΔE 3.91 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Iced Marble swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Flannel Gray
Valspar's nearest match is Grey Brook (5001-1B), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.83). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47.8 vs 47) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Flannel Gray without repainting risk. See the full Grey Brook swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Flannel Gray
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Flannel Gray is Blue Willow (PPG1145-4) — very close at ΔE 2.36, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Blue Willow swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Flannel Gray
Glidden's nearest match is Frosted Briarwood Green (50GG 47/057), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.13). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Flannel Gray without repainting risk. See the full Frosted Briarwood Green swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Flannel Gray
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Elegant Gray (429-3DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.35). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 47) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Flannel Gray without repainting risk. See the full Elegant Gray swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Flannel Gray
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Racing the Rain (HGSW 3306), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.69). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 49 vs 47) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Flannel Gray without repainting risk. See the full Racing the Rain swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Flannel Gray
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Flannel Gray is Lake Placid (DE6318) — very close at ΔE 2.18, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 44 vs 47) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lake Placid swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Flannel Gray
Magnolia Home's nearest match is Rainy Days (JG-01), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.87). It runs slightly darker (LRV 45 vs 47) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Flannel Gray without repainting risk. See the full Rainy Days swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Flannel Gray
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Flannel Gray. The nearest is Powder Blue (NO. 23) at ΔE 4.63 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Powder Blue swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Flannel Gray
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Flannel Gray. The nearest is Ocean Cruise (0477) at ΔE 3.6 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Ocean Cruise swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Flannel Gray
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Flannel Gray. The nearest is Lucinda (H0042) at ΔE 3.64 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Lucinda swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Flannel Gray
C2 Paint's nearest match is Silver Screen (C2-974), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.48). It runs slightly darker (LRV 45 vs 47) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Flannel Gray without repainting risk. See the full Silver Screen swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Flannel Gray
Portola Paints's nearest match is Costa (COSTA), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.98). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 49 vs 47) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Flannel Gray without repainting risk. See the full Costa swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Flannel Gray
At Backdrop, the closest color to Flannel Gray is Underdog (BD-UD) — very close at ΔE 2.79, though not an exact twin. It runs noticeably darker (LRV 41 vs 47) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Underdog swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Flannel Gray
Kompozit has no exact twin of Flannel Gray. The nearest is Ocean Cruise (0477) at ΔE 3.56 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 47). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Ocean Cruise swatch →