Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Graylac |
| SKU | T18-03 |
| Hex | #948C8D |
| RGB | 148, 140, 141 |
| HSL | 353°, 4%, 56% |
| LRV | 27 |
| Undertone | neutral with no strong undertone |
| Family | Gray |
About Behr Graylac
Graylac sits in the mid-range at LRV 27, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Because it carries almost no measurable hue, it stays a true neutral and pairs cleanly with nearly any trim or floor. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Graylac 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
13 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
Magnolia Home
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Portola Paints
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Graylac 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 #948C8D in HSL space. Pair Graylac 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 Graylac Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Graylac 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 T18-03 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Graylac
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Graylac is Gris Morado (SW 9156) — very close at ΔE 3.3, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 27) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Gris Morado swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Graylac
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Graylac is Sleepy Hollow (1454) — very close at ΔE 3.27, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 27) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sleepy Hollow swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Graylac
Valspar has no exact twin of Graylac. The nearest is Sunrise Over Tahiti (8004-2D) at ΔE 4.42 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 27). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sunrise Over Tahiti swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Graylac
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Shining Armor (PPG1003-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.95). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 27) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Graylac without repainting risk. See the full Shining Armor swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Graylac
Glidden's nearest match is Greyed Rose Quartz (50RR 27/033), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.97). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 27) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Graylac without repainting risk. See the full Greyed Rose Quartz swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Graylac
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Castle Wood (445-4DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.54). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 27) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Graylac without repainting risk. See the full Castle Wood swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Graylac
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Graylac is Great Greige (HGSW 3394) — very close at ΔE 3.3, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 27) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Great Greige swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Graylac
Rodda has no exact twin of Graylac. The nearest is Cardigan (CA200) at ΔE 3.61 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 27). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Cardigan swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Graylac
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Graylac. The nearest is Titanium (C2-952) at ΔE 4.84 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 27). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Titanium swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Graylac
At Portola Paints, the closest color to Graylac is Voodoo (VOODOO) — very close at ΔE 2.14, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 27) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Voodoo swatch →