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Behr GraylacT18-03 · #948C8D · LRV 27

Graylac reads as a neutral with no strong undertone — mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light. The notes below cover the color's details, what Behr T18-03 actually looks like under different light, and the closest matches at competing US brands.

BEHR GRAYLAC
RGB 148, 140, 141LRV 27

Color spec

BrandBehr
NameGraylac
SKUT18-03
Hex#948C8D
RGB148, 140, 141
HSL353°, 4%, 56%
LRV27
Undertoneneutral with no strong undertone
FamilyGray
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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 5

The 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

1,947 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.69
All gray at Sherwin-Williams →
SW 9155 · #989192 · ΔE 1.69 · LRV 29
SW 9153 · #949194 · ΔE 2.85 · LRV 29
SW 9156 · #8F8A91 · ΔE 3.3 · LRV 26
SW 9158 · #9D8D8E · ΔE 3.64 · LRV 28

Benjamin Moore

4,068 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.15
All gray at Benjamin Moore →
CSP-505 · #91898B · ΔE 1.15 · LRV 27
1454 · #988B90 · ΔE 3.27 · LRV 28
2114-40 · #9C8989 · ΔE 4.7 · LRV 27

Valspar

2,858 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.99
All gray at Valspar →
1001-9C · #9B8C87 · ΔE 3.99 · LRV 27.4
8004-2D · #9A898D · ΔE 4.42 · LRV 27
P038 · #9A898D · ΔE 4.42 · LRV 26.6

PPG / Glidden

2,132 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.95
All gray at PPG / Glidden →
PPG1003-5 · #908C8E · ΔE 1.95 · LRV 27
PPG1014-5 · #9C8E8E · ΔE 2.87 · LRV 28
PPG1002-5 · #918E8D · ΔE 3.01 · LRV 27

Glidden

3,101 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.72
All gray at Glidden →
PPG1003-5 · #908B8E · ΔE 1.72 · LRV 26
50RR 27/033 · #968C90 · ΔE 1.97 · LRV 27
PPG1002-5 · #918E8C · ΔE 3.42 · LRV 27
30YY 27/053 · #938D86 · ΔE 4.95 · LRV 27

Dutch Boy

1,340 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.54
All gray at Dutch Boy →
445-4DB · #958B8E · ΔE 1.54 · LRV 27
446-4DB · #9F8E90 · ΔE 4.25 · LRV 29
HGSW 3374 · #949194 · ΔE 2.85 · LRV 29
HGSW 9153 · #949194 · ΔE 2.85 · LRV 29
HGSW 3394 · #8F8A91 · ΔE 3.3 · LRV 26
HGSW 9156 · #8F8A91 · ΔE 3.3 · LRV 26

Magnolia Home

160 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.23
All gray at Magnolia Home →
JG-136 · #9D918B · ΔE 4.23 · LRV 29

Hirshfield's

1,469 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.97
All gray at Hirshfield's →
0554 · #999494 · ΔE 2.97 · LRV 32

Rodda

357 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.61
All gray at Rodda →
CA200 · #8D8B8A · ΔE 3.61 · LRV 26
R116 · #9B8988 · ΔE 4.32 · LRV 27

C2 Paint

580 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.84
All gray at C2 Paint →
C2-952 · #8F8D89 · ΔE 4.84 · LRV 27

Portola Paints

69 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.14
All gray at Portola Paints →
VOODOO · #91888C · ΔE 2.14 · LRV 26

Kompozit

1,321 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.97
All gray at Kompozit →
0554 · #999494 · ΔE 2.97 · LRV 30

Similar Behr colors

closest in the Behr deck

The 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.

PPU16-14 · LRV 27
790F-4 · LRV 27
QE-60 · LRV 28
UL250-6 · LRV 27
QE-59 · LRV 27
PPU17-16 · LRV 26

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.

COMPLEMENTARY
#948C8D + #8C9493
TRIADIC
#948C8D · #8D948C · #8C8D94
ANALOGOUS
#948C91 · #948C8D · #948F8C

Accessibility (WCAG contrast)

Sample text on white
3.28:1AA Large
Sample text on black
6.4:1AA

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 →

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