Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Gray Squirrel |
| SKU | N320-5 |
| Hex | #8E9883 |
| RGB | 142, 152, 131 |
| HSL | 89°, 9%, 55% |
| LRV | 30 |
| Undertone | cool green tone |
| Family | Gray |
About Behr Gray Squirrel
Gray Squirrel sits in the mid-range at LRV 30, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its green 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 Squirrel 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
Portola Paints
Rust-Oleum
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Gray Squirrel 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 #8E9883 in HSL space. Pair Gray Squirrel 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 Squirrel Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Gray Squirrel 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 N320-5 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Gray Squirrel
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Jade Dragon (SW 9129), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.45). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 30) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Gray Squirrel without repainting risk. See the full Jade Dragon swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Gray Squirrel
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is High Park (467), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.23). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 30) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Gray Squirrel without repainting risk. See the full High Park swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Gray Squirrel
Valspar's nearest match is Agreeable Green (V097-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.35). It runs slightly darker (LRV 28.2 vs 30) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Gray Squirrel without repainting risk. See the full Agreeable Green swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Gray Squirrel
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Gray Squirrel is Restoration (PPG1031-4) — very close at ΔE 2.98, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 30) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Restoration swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Gray Squirrel
Glidden's nearest match is Farm Fresh (PPG1129-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.6). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 30) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Gray Squirrel without repainting risk. See the full Farm Fresh swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Gray Squirrel
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Cypress Garden (424-4DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.63). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 32 vs 30) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Gray Squirrel without repainting risk. See the full Cypress Garden swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Gray Squirrel
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Gray Squirrel. The nearest is Hunters Pointe (HGSW 3264) at ΔE 4.99 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 30). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Hunters Pointe swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Gray Squirrel
The closest Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Gray Squirrel is Linden Spear (DE6285). At ΔE 0.61 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool green undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 28 vs 30). If Dunn-Edwards is your counter, order Linden Spear and you'll get the same color. See the full Linden Spear swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Gray Squirrel
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Gray Squirrel is Garden Essential (JG-57) — very close at ΔE 3.26, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 30) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Garden Essential swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Gray Squirrel
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Gray Squirrel. The nearest is Suffield Green (NO. 77) at ΔE 4.24 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 30). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Suffield Green swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Gray Squirrel
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Gray Squirrel is Willowbrook Manor (H082) — very close at ΔE 2.8, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 30) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Willowbrook Manor swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Gray Squirrel
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Gray Squirrel is Lucky Day (0428) — very close at ΔE 2.92, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 30) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lucky Day swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Gray Squirrel
At Rodda, the closest color to Gray Squirrel is Spring Green (CA172) — very close at ΔE 2.74, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 30) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Spring Green swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Gray Squirrel
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Gray Squirrel. The nearest is Olmsted (C2-939) at ΔE 4.68 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 30). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Olmsted swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Gray Squirrel
Portola Paints has no exact twin of Gray Squirrel. The nearest is Bronson (BRONSON) at ΔE 4.55 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 30). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Bronson swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Gray Squirrel
Rust-Oleum has no exact twin of Gray Squirrel. The nearest is Country Gray (285141) at ΔE 4.99 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 30). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Country Gray swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Gray Squirrel
At Kompozit, the closest color to Gray Squirrel is Lucky Day (0428) — very close at ΔE 2.92, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 30) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lucky Day swatch →