CP
BEHR · DC-014

Behr Gray View#D3D1C8 · LRV 64

Gray View reads as a yellow / warm — light — bounces daylight without going clinical. The notes below cover the spec, what Behr DC-014 actually looks like under different light, and the closest matches at competing US brands.

BEHR GRAY VIEW
RGB 211, 209, 200 LRV 64

Color spec

Brand Behr
Name Gray View
SKU DC-014
Hex #D3D1C8
RGB 211, 209, 200
HSL 49°, 11%, 81%
LRV 64
Undertone yellow / warm
Family Neutral

About Behr Gray View

At LRV 64, Gray View is a light color that bounces daylight around a room without tipping into stark white. Its yellow 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 View 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.

Kompozit

1,321 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.58
All neutral at Kompozit →
0572 · #D4D1C7 · ΔE 0.58 · LRV 64
0538 · #D6D2CE · ΔE 3 · LRV 65
0195 · #DBD2C7 · ΔE 3.39 · LRV 65
0440 · #CCD2CA · ΔE 3.73 · LRV 63
0454 · #CBD4C8 · ΔE 5.39 · LRV 64

Diamond Vogel

1,386 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.64
All neutral at Diamond Vogel →
0572 · #D5D3C9 · ΔE 0.64 · LRV 65
0538 · #D7D4CF · ΔE 2.31 · LRV 66
0195 · #DAD3C9 · ΔE 2.53 · LRV 66
0440 · #CED3CB · ΔE 3.29 · LRV 64
0475 · #CCD4CF · ΔE 4.68 · LRV 64

Sherwin-Williams

1,947 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.82
All neutral at Sherwin-Williams →
SW 6183 · #D1D0C6 · ΔE 0.82 · LRV 63
SW 9551 · #D1D0C9 · ΔE 0.98 · LRV 63
SW 9566 · #D6D2CA · ΔE 1.3 · LRV 65
SW 9561 · #D2D1CB · ΔE 1.38 · LRV 63
SW 7653 · #D1D2CB · ΔE 1.57 · LRV 64

Benjamin Moore

3,934 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.99
All neutral at Benjamin Moore →
CW-710 · #D5D1C7 · ΔE 0.99 · LRV 64
2111-60 · #D3D0C9 · ΔE 1.21 · LRV 62
2108-60 · #D3CFC7 · ΔE 1.3 · LRV 62
CSP-370 · #D5D0C7 · ΔE 1.54 · LRV 63
CSP-35 · #D4D0C3 · ΔE 1.8 · LRV 63

Dunn-Edwards

2,298 colors in deck · best ΔE 1
All neutral at Dunn-Edwards →
DEGR06 · #D4D0C6 · ΔE 1 · LRV 63
DE6227 · #D4D0C5 · ΔE 1.16 · LRV 59
DEC786 · #D3CEC5 · ΔE 1.64 · LRV 58
DE6241 · #D2CFC1 · ΔE 2.19 · LRV 58
DE6269 · #D0D2C5 · ΔE 2.88 · LRV 59

Valspar

2,858 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.3
All neutral at Valspar →
8006-2B · #D6D2CA · ΔE 1.3 · LRV 65
8006-4B · #D1D0CA · ΔE 1.4 · LRV 63
V120-1 · #D1D0CA · ΔE 1.4 · LRV 62.8
8005-2B · #D4CFC7 · ΔE 1.77 · LRV 63
V123-1 · #D4CFC7 · ΔE 1.77 · LRV 62.6

C2 Paint

580 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.3
All neutral at C2 Paint →
C2-994 · #D6D2CA · ΔE 1.3 · LRV 65
C2-785 · #D0D1CC · ΔE 2.13 · LRV 63
C2-962 · #D0D2CC · ΔE 2.15 · LRV 64
C2-930 · #D0D0C1 · ΔE 3.01 · LRV 62
C2-946 · #CBD1C9 · ΔE 3.75 · LRV 63

Magnolia Home

160 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.85
All neutral at Magnolia Home →
JG-55 · #D1D1C5 · ΔE 1.85 · LRV 63
JG-132 · #DAD8D1 · ΔE 1.93 · LRV 69
JG-13 · #C9CEC4 · ΔE 3.63 · LRV 61
JG-74 · #CCD0CE · ΔE 4 · LRV 62
JG-98 · #D4CDD0 · ΔE 7.53 · LRV 62

Dutch Boy

1,340 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.99
All neutral at Dutch Boy →
422-1DB · #D1D0C3 · ΔE 1.99 · LRV 63
439-1DB · #D2CEC8 · ΔE 2.1 · LRV 62
440-1DB · #D7CFC4 · ΔE 2.89 · LRV 63
405-1DB · #D7CFC7 · ΔE 3.26 · LRV 63
425-1DB · #CDD2CA · ΔE 3.29 · LRV 63

Farrow & Ball

209 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.24
All neutral at Farrow & Ball →
NO. 241 · #DBD5CA · ΔE 2.24 · LRV 67
NO. 201 · #D5CFC0 · ΔE 2.82 · LRV 63
NO. 9814 · #CDD1C7 · ΔE 3.03 · LRV 63
NO. 277 · #D4D4D2 · ΔE 3.43 · LRV 66
NO. 300 · #D9CFC2 · ΔE 3.82 · LRV 63

Clare

78 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.51
All neutral at Clare →
PNT100-LT-07 · #D6D7D2 · ΔE 2.51 · LRV 68
PNT100-LT-18 · #D8D3CD · ΔE 2.53 · LRV 66
PNT100-LT-17 · #D4CBC0 · ΔE 3.55 · LRV 61
PNT100-LT-21 · #DED3C1 · ΔE 4.88 · LRV 66
PNT100-LT-31 · #CED0D3 · ΔE 6.11 · LRV 63

PPG / Glidden

2,132 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.52
All neutral at PPG / Glidden →
PPG1009-2 · #D1D2CE · ΔE 2.52 · LRV 64
PPG1128-2 · #CED1C6 · ΔE 2.77 · LRV 63
PPG14-11 · #D4D2C2 · ΔE 3 · LRV 64
PPG14-30 · #DAD1C5 · ΔE 3.35 · LRV 65
PPG10-07 · #CCD1C8 · ΔE 3.36 · LRV 63

Backdrop

30 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.62
All neutral at Backdrop →
BD-RR · #D6CFBE · ΔE 3.62 · LRV 65
BD-CC · #E5DCC4 · ΔE 6.49 · LRV 73
BD-AU · #E5C8B7 · ΔE 11.29 · LRV 60
BD-BG · #E5BEB0 · ΔE 15.01 · LRV 53
BD-LO · #A4C2D2 · ΔE 15.42 · LRV 51

Similar Behr colors

closest in the Behr deck

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

HDC-NT-17G · LRV 63
T16-19 · LRV 64
T14-7 · LRV 63
UL190-10 · LRV 63
N220-2 · LRV 65
BNC-02 · LRV 64

Coordinated palette

Generated by hue-rotating #D3D1C8 in HSL space. Pair Gray View with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.

COMPLEMENTARY
#D3D1C8 + #C8CAD3
TRIADIC
#D3D1C8 · #C8D3D1 · #D1C8D3
ANALOGOUS
#D3CCC8 · #D3D1C8 · #D0D3C8

Accessibility (WCAG contrast)

Sample text on white
1.53:1 fail
Sample text on black
13.72:1 AAA

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

Behr Gray View Equivalents at Other Brands

Matching Gray View 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-014 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.

Kompozit Equivalent of Gray View

The closest Kompozit equivalent of Gray View is Power Lunch (0572). At ΔE 0.58 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 64 vs 64). If Kompozit is your counter, order Power Lunch and you'll get the same color. See the full Power Lunch swatch →

Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Gray View

The closest Diamond Vogel equivalent of Gray View is Power Lunch (0572). At ΔE 0.64 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 65 vs 64). If Diamond Vogel is your counter, order Power Lunch and you'll get the same color. See the full Power Lunch swatch →

Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Gray View

The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Gray View is Bruton White (CW-710). At ΔE 0.99 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 Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Bruton White and you'll get the same color. See the full Bruton White swatch →

Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Gray View

Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Subtlety is Best (DEGR06), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 63 vs 64) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Gray View without repainting risk. See the full Subtlety is Best swatch →

C2 Paint Equivalent of Gray View

C2 Paint's nearest match is Grout (C2-994), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.3). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 65 vs 64) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Gray View without repainting risk. See the full Grout swatch →

Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Gray View

Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Guild Grey (SW 9561), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.38). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 63 vs 64) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Gray View without repainting risk. See the full Guild Grey swatch →

Valspar Equivalent of Gray View

Valspar's nearest match is Moon Shot (8005-2B), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.77). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 63 vs 64) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Gray View without repainting risk. See the full Moon Shot swatch →

Magnolia Home Equivalent of Gray View

Magnolia Home's nearest match is Stoneware Pieces (JG-55), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.85). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 63 vs 64) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Gray View without repainting risk. See the full Stoneware Pieces swatch →

Clare Equivalent of Gray View

At Clare, the closest color to Gray View is Beigeing (PNT100-LT-18) — very close at ΔE 2.53, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 66 vs 64) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Beigeing swatch →

PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Gray View

At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Gray View is Frivolous Folly (PPG1128-2) — very close at ΔE 2.77, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 63 vs 64) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Frivolous Folly swatch →

Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Gray View

At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Gray View is Blanc de Chine (NO. 9814) — very close at ΔE 3.03, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 63 vs 64) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Blanc de Chine swatch →

Dutch Boy Equivalent of Gray View

At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Gray View is Weeping Birch (405-1DB) — very close at ΔE 3.26, 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 Weeping Birch swatch →

Backdrop Equivalent of Gray View

Backdrop has no exact twin of Gray View. The nearest is Real Real (BD-RR) at ΔE 3.62 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 65 vs 64). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Real Real swatch →

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