Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Glasgow Fog |
| SKU | HDC-NT-06G |
| Hex | #BDB8AE |
| RGB | 189, 184, 174 |
| HSL | 40°, 10%, 71% |
| LRV | 48 |
| Undertone | red-orange / warm |
| Family | Neutral |
About Behr Glasgow Fog
Glasgow Fog sits in the mid-range at LRV 48, 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.
Glasgow Fog 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 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 neutral from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Benjamin Moore
Magnolia Home
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Dunn-Edwards
Farrow & Ball
C2 Paint
Diamond Vogel
Kompozit
Dutch Boy
Clare
Backdrop
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Glasgow Fog 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 #BDB8AE in HSL space. Pair Glasgow Fog 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 Glasgow Fog Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Glasgow Fog 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 HDC-NT-06G directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Glasgow Fog
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Glasgow Fog is Mindful Gray (SW 7016). At ΔE 0.27 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 48). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Mindful Gray and you'll get the same color. See the full Mindful Gray swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Glasgow Fog
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Glasgow Fog is Thunder (AF-685). At ΔE 0.47 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 48). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Thunder and you'll get the same color. See the full Thunder swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Glasgow Fog
The closest Magnolia Home equivalent of Glasgow Fog is Sunday Stroll (JG-19). At ΔE 0.61 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 48). If Magnolia Home is your counter, order Sunday Stroll and you'll get the same color. See the full Sunday Stroll swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Glasgow Fog
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Glasgow Fog is Ghost Writer (PPG1007-3). At ΔE 0.95 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 48). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Ghost Writer and you'll get the same color. See the full Ghost Writer swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Glasgow Fog
Farrow & Ball's nearest match is Purbeck Stone (NO. 275), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.18). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 50 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Glasgow Fog without repainting risk. See the full Purbeck Stone swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Glasgow Fog
Valspar's nearest match is Frappe (6003-1B), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.22). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47.1 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Glasgow Fog without repainting risk. See the full Frappe swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Glasgow Fog
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Stoneware Clay (DEGR16), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.27). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 48) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Glasgow Fog without repainting risk. See the full Stoneware Clay swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Glasgow Fog
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Light Lichen (0211), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.44). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Glasgow Fog without repainting risk. See the full Light Lichen swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Glasgow Fog
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Comfortable Gray (443-2DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.96). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Glasgow Fog without repainting risk. See the full Comfortable Gray swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Glasgow Fog
At Kompozit, the closest color to Glasgow Fog is Light Lichen (0211) — very close at ΔE 2.06, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Light Lichen swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Glasgow Fog
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Glasgow Fog is Filament (C2-798) — very close at ΔE 2.3, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Filament swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Glasgow Fog
Clare has no exact twin of Glasgow Fog. The nearest is Greige (PNT100-LT-13) at ΔE 3.81 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 48). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Greige swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Glasgow Fog
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Glasgow Fog — the nearest deck color, Underdog (BD-UD), is clearly different (ΔE 11.23). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Behr HDC-NT-06G instead. See the full Underdog swatch →