CP
BEHR · DC-011

Behr Gray Envelope#D9D0C1 · LRV 64

Gray Envelope reads as a red-orange / warm — light — bounces daylight without going clinical. The notes below cover the spec, what Behr DC-011 actually looks like under different light, and the closest matches at competing US brands.

BEHR GRAY ENVELOPE
RGB 217, 208, 193 LRV 64

Color spec

Brand Behr
Name Gray Envelope
SKU DC-011
Hex #D9D0C1
RGB 217, 208, 193
HSL 38°, 24%, 80%
LRV 64
Undertone red-orange / warm
Family Neutral

About Behr Gray Envelope

At LRV 64, Gray Envelope is a light color that bounces daylight around a room without tipping into stark white. 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. It holds its undertone in most exposures, which is what makes light shades like this so forgiving room to room.

Gray Envelope is an easy whole-room color for living spaces and bedrooms, and light enough to carry onto trim or a ceiling if you want a soft, seamless look. 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 each

5 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.

Benjamin Moore

3,934 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.48
All neutral at Benjamin Moore →
982 · #D7CEBF · ΔE 0.48 · LRV 61
OC-16 · #D7CEBF · ΔE 0.48 · LRV 61
CSP-155 · #D5CFBF · ΔE 1.75 · LRV 63
1017 · #DED0C0 · ΔE 2.29 · LRV 64
CC-310 · #DED0C0 · ΔE 2.29 · LRV 64

C2 Paint

580 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.48
All neutral at C2 Paint →
C2-801 · #DAD1C1 · ΔE 0.48 · LRV 64
C2-945 · #D8D0C0 · ΔE 0.77 · LRV 64
C2-915 · #D9D3C3 · ΔE 1.78 · LRV 65
C2-913 · #DAD4C2 · ΔE 2.38 · LRV 66
C2-834 · #DDCEBE · ΔE 2.75 · LRV 63

PPG / Glidden

2,132 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.49
All neutral at PPG / Glidden →
PPG1023-2 · #D8CFC1 · ΔE 0.49 · LRV 63
PPG1024-3 · #D7CEBE · ΔE 0.66 · LRV 62
PPG14-30 · #DAD1C5 · ΔE 1.38 · LRV 65
PPG1084-3 · #DDCEBC · ΔE 2.63 · LRV 63
PPG14-11 · #D4D2C2 · ΔE 3.64 · LRV 64

Dunn-Edwards

2,298 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.49
All neutral at Dunn-Edwards →
DE6213 · #D8CFC1 · ΔE 0.49 · LRV 59
DEC773 · #D6CFBF · ΔE 1.28 · LRV 58
DET641 · #D5CFBD · ΔE 2.31 · LRV 62
DE6227 · #D4D0C5 · ΔE 2.51 · LRV 59
DEGR06 · #D4D0C6 · ΔE 2.7 · LRV 63
SW 9616 · #D8D0C1 · ΔE 0.5 · LRV 64
SW 7567 · #DCD2C3 · ΔE 0.72 · LRV 65
SW 7541 · #D8CFBE · ΔE 0.9 · LRV 63
SW 7531 · #DCD1BF · ΔE 1.28 · LRV 64
SW 7517 · #DBCEBD · ΔE 1.8 · LRV 63

Valspar

2,858 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.5
All neutral at Valspar →
T555 · #DAD0C1 · ΔE 0.5 · LRV 63.8
6006-1A · #DAD2C5 · ΔE 0.95 · LRV 64.8
8005-5A · #DACFC0 · ΔE 1 · LRV 64
V135-1 · #DACFC0 · ΔE 1 · LRV 63.5
6001-1A · #D5D2C4 · ΔE 2.9 · LRV 64.2

Diamond Vogel

1,386 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.95
All neutral at Diamond Vogel →
H103 · #DBD2C1 · ΔE 0.95 · LRV 62
0272 · #DED3C0 · ΔE 1.72 · LRV 66
0224 · #D8D0BD · ΔE 1.9 · LRV 64
0342 · #D7D0BC · ΔE 2.58 · LRV 63
0572 · #D5D3C9 · ΔE 3.51 · LRV 65

Farrow & Ball

209 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.19
All neutral at Farrow & Ball →
NO. 300 · #D9CFC2 · ΔE 1.19 · LRV 63
NO. 201 · #D5CFC0 · ΔE 1.55 · LRV 63
NO. 226 · #DBCFBB · ΔE 2.01 · LRV 63
NO. 241 · #DBD5CA · ΔE 2.16 · LRV 67
NO. 3 · #DBD4BF · ΔE 3.01 · LRV 66

Dutch Boy

1,340 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.23
All neutral at Dutch Boy →
420-1DB · #D7D0C0 · ΔE 1.23 · LRV 63
440-1DB · #D7CFC4 · ΔE 1.68 · LRV 63
421-1DB · #D8D0BC · ΔE 2.29 · LRV 63
419-1DB · #D9CFBA · ΔE 2.33 · LRV 63
405-1DB · #D7CFC7 · ΔE 3.1 · LRV 63

Clare

78 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.45
All neutral at Clare →
PNT100-LT-21 · #DED3C1 · ΔE 1.45 · LRV 66
PNT100-LT-17 · #D4CBC0 · ΔE 2.13 · LRV 61
PNT100-LT-20 · #E4D6C7 · ΔE 2.92 · LRV 69
PNT100-LT-18 · #D8D3CD · ΔE 3.99 · LRV 66
PNT100-LT-07 · #D6D7D2 · ΔE 5.83 · LRV 68

Backdrop

30 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.57
All neutral at Backdrop →
BD-RR · #D6CFBE · ΔE 1.57 · LRV 65
BD-CC · #E5DCC4 · ΔE 4.39 · LRV 73
BD-AU · #E5C8B7 · ΔE 8.47 · LRV 60
BD-BG · #E5BEB0 · ΔE 12.63 · LRV 53
BD-EA · #E5C580 · ΔE 14.77 · LRV 60

Kompozit

1,321 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.9
All neutral at Kompozit →
0195 · #DBD2C7 · ΔE 1.9 · LRV 65
0272 · #DED1BD · ΔE 2.21 · LRV 65
0224 · #D8D0BC · ΔE 2.29 · LRV 63
0181 · #E0D2C2 · ΔE 2.37 · LRV 66
0572 · #D4D1C7 · ΔE 3.07 · LRV 64

Magnolia Home

160 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.07
All neutral at Magnolia Home →
JG-156 · #D3C9B7 · ΔE 2.07 · LRV 59
JG-55 · #D1D1C5 · ΔE 4.29 · LRV 63
JG-13 · #C9CEC4 · ΔE 6.71 · LRV 61
JG-24 · #E4CDC0 · ΔE 6.81 · LRV 64
JG-74 · #CCD0CE · ΔE 7.52 · LRV 62

Similar Behr colors

closest in the Behr deck

The nearest shades to Gray Envelope within Behr's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.

PPU7-09 · LRV 63
OR-W07 · LRV 64
PPU7-10 · LRV 65
PPF-14 · LRV 64
UL170-15 · LRV 64
BNC-02 · LRV 64

Coordinated palette

Generated by hue-rotating #D9D0C1 in HSL space. Pair Gray Envelope with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.

COMPLEMENTARY
#D9D0C1 + #C1CAD9
TRIADIC
#D9D0C1 · #C1D9D0 · #D0C1D9
ANALOGOUS
#D9C4C1 · #D9D0C1 · #D6D9C1

Accessibility (WCAG contrast)

Sample text on white
1.53:1 fail
Sample text on black
13.74:1 AAA

WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.

Behr Gray Envelope Equivalents at Other Brands

Matching Gray Envelope 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 DC-011 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.

Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Gray Envelope

The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Gray Envelope is Cedar Key (982). At ΔE 0.48 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 61 vs 64). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Cedar Key and you'll get the same color. See the full Cedar Key swatch →

PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Gray Envelope

The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Gray Envelope is Cool Concrete (PPG1023-2). At ΔE 0.49 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 63 vs 64). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Cool Concrete and you'll get the same color. See the full Cool Concrete swatch →

Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Gray Envelope

The closest Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Gray Envelope is Fine Grain (DE6213). At ΔE 0.49 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 59 vs 64). If Dunn-Edwards is your counter, order Fine Grain and you'll get the same color. See the full Fine Grain swatch →

Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Gray Envelope

The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Gray Envelope is Dumpling (SW 9616). At ΔE 0.5 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 64 vs 64). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Dumpling and you'll get the same color. See the full Dumpling swatch →

Valspar Equivalent of Gray Envelope

The closest Valspar equivalent of Gray Envelope is Perfect Crust (T555). At ΔE 0.5 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 63.8 vs 64). If Valspar is your counter, order Perfect Crust and you'll get the same color. See the full Perfect Crust swatch →

C2 Paint Equivalent of Gray Envelope

The closest C2 Paint equivalent of Gray Envelope is Gimlet (C2-945). At ΔE 0.77 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 64 vs 64). If C2 Paint is your counter, order Gimlet and you'll get the same color. See the full Gimlet swatch →

Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Gray Envelope

Farrow & Ball's nearest match is Stirabout (NO. 300), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.19). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 63 vs 64) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Gray Envelope without repainting risk. See the full Stirabout swatch →

Dutch Boy Equivalent of Gray Envelope

Dutch Boy's nearest match is Existence (420-1DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.23). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 63 vs 64) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Gray Envelope without repainting risk. See the full Existence swatch →

Clare Equivalent of Gray Envelope

Clare's nearest match is Turbinado (PNT100-LT-21), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.45). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 66 vs 64) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Gray Envelope without repainting risk. See the full Turbinado swatch →

Backdrop Equivalent of Gray Envelope

Backdrop's nearest match is Real Real (BD-RR), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.57). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 65 vs 64) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Gray Envelope without repainting risk. See the full Real Real swatch →

Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Gray Envelope

Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Pebblebrook (0224), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.9). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 64 vs 64) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Gray Envelope without repainting risk. See the full Pebblebrook swatch →

Kompozit Equivalent of Gray Envelope

At Kompozit, the closest color to Gray Envelope is Pebblebrook (0224) — very close at ΔE 2.29, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 63 vs 64) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Pebblebrook swatch →

Magnolia Home Equivalent of Gray Envelope

Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Gray Envelope. The nearest is Stoneware Pieces (JG-55) at ΔE 4.29 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 63 vs 64). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Stoneware Pieces swatch →

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