Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Gray Area |
| SKU | 770F-4 |
| Hex | #85A0A0 |
| RGB | 133, 160, 160 |
| HSL | 180°, 12%, 57% |
| LRV | 33 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Teal |
About Behr Gray Area
Gray Area sits in the mid-range at LRV 33, 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.
Gray Area is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Teals add character without shouting — good for a vanity, an island or a feature wall.
Closest matches by brand
16 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 teal 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
Rust-Oleum
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Gray Area 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 #85A0A0 in HSL space. Pair Gray Area 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 Gray Area Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Gray Area 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 770F-4 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Gray Area
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Gray Area is Delft (SW 9134) — very close at ΔE 2.48, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Delft swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Gray Area
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Sea Star (2123-30), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.63). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Gray Area without repainting risk. See the full Sea Star swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Gray Area
The closest Valspar equivalent of Gray Area is In the Deep End (T614). At ΔE 0.65 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 32.3 vs 33). If Valspar is your counter, order In the Deep End and you'll get the same color. See the full In the Deep End swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Gray Area
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Gray Area is Aqua Smoke (PPG1034-5) — very close at ΔE 3.19, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Aqua Smoke swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Gray Area
At Glidden, the closest color to Gray Area is Aqua Smoke (PPG1034-5) — very close at ΔE 2.83, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Aqua Smoke swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Gray Area
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Life's Whirlwind (428-5DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.24). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Gray Area without repainting risk. See the full Life's Whirlwind swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Gray Area
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Gray Area is Aqua Reservoir (HGSW 3304) — very close at ΔE 2.48, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Aqua Reservoir swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Gray Area
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Gray Area is Meek Moss Green (DET606) — very close at ΔE 3.34, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 33) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Meek Moss Green swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Gray Area
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Gray Area is Well Watered (JG-69) — very close at ΔE 2.72, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 31 vs 33) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Well Watered swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Gray Area
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Gray Area is Oval Room Blue (NO. 85) — very close at ΔE 2.84, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 31 vs 33) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Oval Room Blue swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Gray Area
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Gray Area is Ocean Melody (0499) — very close at ΔE 2.63, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 33) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Ocean Melody swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Gray Area
Hirshfield's's nearest match is North Beach Blue (0485), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.58). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Gray Area without repainting risk. See the full North Beach Blue swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Gray Area
At Rodda, the closest color to Gray Area is Dried Hydrangea (R074) — very close at ΔE 2.6, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 33) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Dried Hydrangea swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Gray Area
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Gray Area is Cousteau (C2-713) — very close at ΔE 3.03, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cousteau swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Gray Area
At Rust-Oleum, the closest color to Gray Area is Blue Harbor (371675) — very close at ΔE 2.48, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 36 vs 33) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Blue Harbor swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Gray Area
Kompozit's nearest match is North Beach Blue (0485), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.58). It runs slightly darker (LRV 31 vs 33) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Gray Area without repainting risk. See the full North Beach Blue swatch →