Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Graceful Gray |
| SKU | PPU18-12 |
| Hex | #BEB6AE |
| RGB | 190, 182, 174 |
| HSL | 30°, 11%, 71% |
| LRV | 47 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Behr Graceful Gray
Graceful 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 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.
Graceful Gray 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 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 neutral 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
Annie Sloan
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Graceful 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 #BEB6AE in HSL space. Pair Graceful 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 Graceful Gray Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Graceful 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 PPU18-12 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Graceful Gray
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Graceful Gray is Mindful Gray (SW 7016) — very close at ΔE 2.13, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mindful Gray swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Graceful Gray
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Himalayan Trek (1542), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.72). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Graceful Gray without repainting risk. See the full Himalayan Trek swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Graceful Gray
Valspar's nearest match is Luxe Gray (8005-4C), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.82). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Graceful Gray without repainting risk. See the full Luxe Gray swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Graceful Gray
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Ghost Writer (PPG1007-3), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.31). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Graceful Gray without repainting risk. See the full Ghost Writer swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Graceful Gray
The closest Glidden equivalent of Graceful Gray is Silver Dollar (PPG1022-3). At ΔE 0.51 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47). If Glidden is your counter, order Silver Dollar and you'll get the same color. See the full Silver Dollar swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Graceful Gray
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Comfortable Gray (443-2DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.82). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Graceful Gray without repainting risk. See the full Comfortable Gray swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Graceful Gray
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Graceful Gray is Mindful Gray (HGSW 3476) — very close at ΔE 2.13, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mindful Gray swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Graceful Gray
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Faux Bois (DEGR15), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.42). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Graceful Gray without repainting risk. See the full Faux Bois swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Graceful Gray
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Graceful Gray is Sunday Stroll (JG-19) — very close at ΔE 2.09, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sunday Stroll swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Graceful Gray
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Graceful Gray is Purbeck Stone (NO. 275) — very close at ΔE 2.67, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 50 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Purbeck Stone swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Graceful Gray
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Graceful Gray is Light Lichen (0211) — very close at ΔE 2.72, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 49 vs 47) 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 →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Graceful Gray
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Graceful Gray is Light Lichen (0211) — very close at ΔE 2.27, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 47) 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 →
Rodda Equivalent of Graceful Gray
At Rodda, the closest color to Graceful Gray is Chiseled Shale (R044) — very close at ΔE 2.62, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 49 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Chiseled Shale swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Graceful Gray
The closest C2 Paint equivalent of Graceful Gray is Filament (C2-798). At ΔE 0.79 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 49 vs 47). If C2 Paint is your counter, order Filament and you'll get the same color. See the full Filament swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Graceful Gray
Clare's nearest match is Greige (PNT100-LT-13), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.81). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 49 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Graceful Gray without repainting risk. See the full Greige swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Graceful Gray
At Portola Paints, the closest color to Graceful Gray is Piano Room (PIANO ROOM) — very close at ΔE 2.96, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Piano Room swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Graceful Gray
Annie Sloan has no exact twin of Graceful Gray. The nearest is Paloma (PALOMA) at ΔE 3.65 — 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 Paloma swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Graceful Gray
At Kompozit, the closest color to Graceful Gray is Light Lichen (0211) — very close at ΔE 2.27, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47) 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 →