Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Gourmet Mushroom |
| SKU | BNC-10 |
| Hex | #8D9398 |
| RGB | 141, 147, 152 |
| HSL | 207°, 5%, 57% |
| LRV | 29 |
| Undertone | cool blue tone |
| Family | Gray |
About Behr Gourmet Mushroom
Gourmet Mushroom sits in the mid-range at LRV 29, 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.
Gourmet Mushroom 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
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 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
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Gourmet Mushroom 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 #8D9398 in HSL space. Pair Gourmet Mushroom 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 Gourmet Mushroom Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Gourmet Mushroom 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 BNC-10 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Gourmet Mushroom
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Gourmet Mushroom. The nearest is Moonlit Orchid (SW 9153) at ΔE 4.68 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 29). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Moonlit Orchid swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Gourmet Mushroom
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Stonehedge (ES-76), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.75). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 29) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Gourmet Mushroom without repainting risk. See the full Stonehedge swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Gourmet Mushroom
At Valspar, the closest color to Gourmet Mushroom is Stormy Skies (8006-8D) — very close at ΔE 3.18, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 29) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Stormy Skies swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Gourmet Mushroom
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Steeple Gray (PPG1012-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.87). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 29) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Gourmet Mushroom without repainting risk. See the full Steeple Gray swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Gourmet Mushroom
Glidden's nearest match is Steeple Gray (PPG1012-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.46). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 29) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Gourmet Mushroom without repainting risk. See the full Steeple Gray swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Gourmet Mushroom
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Gourmet Mushroom. The nearest is Chilled Purple (HGSW 3374) at ΔE 4.68 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 29). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Chilled Purple swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Gourmet Mushroom
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Heather Gray (DEGR62), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.66). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 29) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Gourmet Mushroom without repainting risk. See the full Heather Gray swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Gourmet Mushroom
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Gourmet Mushroom is Times Past (JG-94) — very close at ΔE 3.21, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 31 vs 29) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Times Past swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Gourmet Mushroom
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Gourmet Mushroom. The nearest is Plummett (NO. 272) at ΔE 3.77 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 27 vs 29). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Plummett swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Gourmet Mushroom
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Gourmet Mushroom. The nearest is Smoky Day (0491) at ΔE 4.77 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 29). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Smoky Day swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Gourmet Mushroom
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Gourmet Mushroom. The nearest is Zydeco (C2-986) at ΔE 3.69 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 31 vs 29). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Zydeco swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Gourmet Mushroom
At Portola Paints, the closest color to Gourmet Mushroom is Jules (JULES) — very close at ΔE 3.01, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 29) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Jules swatch →