Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Gray Wool |
| SKU | MQ6-04 |
| Hex | #A9BBBC |
| RGB | 169, 187, 188 |
| HSL | 183°, 12%, 70% |
| LRV | 48 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Gray |
About Behr Gray Wool
Gray Wool sits in the mid-range at LRV 48, 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 Wool 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
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 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
Clare
Portola Paints
Backdrop
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Gray Wool 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 #A9BBBC in HSL space. Pair Gray Wool 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 Wool Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Gray Wool 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 MQ6-04 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Gray Wool
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Gray Wool is Rain (SW 6219). At ΔE 0.82 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 48). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Rain and you'll get the same color. See the full Rain swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Gray Wool
Benjamin Moore has no exact twin of Gray Wool. The nearest is Rhine River (689) at ΔE 3.72 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 48). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Rhine River swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Gray Wool
The closest Valspar equivalent of Gray Wool is Jolene (8004-35C). At ΔE 0.83 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 48). If Valspar is your counter, order Jolene and you'll get the same color. See the full Jolene swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Gray Wool
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Blue Willow (PPG1145-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.64). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 48) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Gray Wool without repainting risk. See the full Blue Willow swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Gray Wool
Glidden's nearest match is Blue Willow (PPG1145-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.16). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 48) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Gray Wool without repainting risk. See the full Blue Willow swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Gray Wool
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Gray Wool is Rainwash (331-3DB) — very close at ΔE 3.34, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 48) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Rainwash swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Gray Wool
The closest HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Gray Wool is Racing the Rain (HGSW 3306). At ΔE 0.82 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 48). If HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Racing the Rain and you'll get the same color. See the full Racing the Rain swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Gray Wool
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Gray Wool is Lake Placid (DE6318) — very close at ΔE 3.21, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 44 vs 48) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lake Placid swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Gray Wool
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Gray Wool is Rainy Days (JG-01) — very close at ΔE 2.21, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 45 vs 48) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Rainy Days swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Gray Wool
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Gray Wool. The nearest is Ancona Blue (NO. 9805) at ΔE 4.11 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 48). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Ancona Blue swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Gray Wool
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Gray Wool. The nearest is Ocean Cruise (0477) at ΔE 3.99 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 48). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Ocean Cruise swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Gray Wool
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Gray Wool is Lucinda (H0042) — very close at ΔE 2.91, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 48) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lucinda swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Gray Wool
Rodda has no exact twin of Gray Wool. The nearest is Verdigris (CA185) at ΔE 4.84 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 46 vs 48). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Verdigris swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Gray Wool
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Gray Wool. The nearest is Misty Morn (C2-702) at ΔE 3.52 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 48). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Misty Morn swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Gray Wool
The closest Portola Paints equivalent of Gray Wool is Costa (COSTA). At ΔE 0.98 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 48). If Portola Paints is your counter, order Costa and you'll get the same color. See the full Costa swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Gray Wool
At Backdrop, the closest color to Gray Wool is Underdog (BD-UD) — very close at ΔE 3.08, though not an exact twin. It runs noticeably darker (LRV 41 vs 48) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Underdog swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Gray Wool
Kompozit has no exact twin of Gray Wool. The nearest is Ocean Cruise (0477) at ΔE 3.85 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 46 vs 48). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Ocean Cruise swatch →