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Behr Grayve-YardT11-1 · #A1A19F · LRV 36

Grayve-Yard 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 T11-1 actually looks like under different light, and the closest matches at competing US brands.

BEHR GRAYVE-YARD
RGB 161, 161, 159LRV 36

Color spec

BrandBehr
NameGrayve-Yard
SKUT11-1
Hex#A1A19F
RGB161, 161, 159
HSL60°, 1%, 63%
LRV36
Undertoneneutral with no strong undertone
FamilyGray
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About Behr Grayve-Yard

Grayve-Yard sits in the mid-range at LRV 36, 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.

Grayve-Yard 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 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 1.63
All gray at Sherwin-Williams →
SW 9563 · #9E9D99 · ΔE 1.63 · LRV 34
SW 7655 · #A0A09A · ΔE 2.17 · LRV 35
SW 9558 · #A0A5A5 · ΔE 2.7 · LRV 37
SW 7073 · #A0A5A7 · ΔE 3.11 · LRV 37

Benjamin Moore

4,068 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.65
All gray at Benjamin Moore →
AF-700 · #9FA09E · ΔE 0.65 · LRV 36
1461 · #A09E9D · ΔE 1.58 · LRV 35
AF-675 · #A5A2A0 · ΔE 1.71 · LRV 37
1606 · #9EA5A5 · ΔE 3.5 · LRV 37

Valspar

2,858 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.61
All gray at Valspar →
4004-1C · #A1A09B · ΔE 1.61 · LRV 35.2
5006-2A · #A2A199 · ΔE 3.04 · LRV 35.3
4003-1C · #A9A39D · ΔE 3.41 · LRV 37.2
8005-12D · #A7A0A1 · ΔE 4.44 · LRV 36

PPG / Glidden

2,132 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.29
All gray at PPG / Glidden →
PPG0995-5 · #9F9F9F · ΔE 1.29 · LRV 35
PPG0998-4 · #A29F99 · ΔE 2.37 · LRV 35
PPG0994-5 · #9C9F9A · ΔE 2.64 · LRV 34
PPG1003-4 · #A59F9F · ΔE 3.67 · LRV 35

Glidden

3,101 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.94
All gray at Glidden →
PPG0995-5 · #9E9F9E · ΔE 0.94 · LRV 35
00NN 37/000 · #A3A2A3 · ΔE 2.02 · LRV 37
PPG0998-4 · #A19E98 · ΔE 2.45 · LRV 34
PPG1003-4 · #A49F9F · ΔE 3.2 · LRV 35

Dutch Boy

1,340 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.39
All gray at Dutch Boy →
437-3DB · #A4A4A0 · ΔE 1.39 · LRV 37
436-4DB · #A4A7A6 · ΔE 2.24 · LRV 38
435-4DB · #9EA3A5 · ΔE 2.98 · LRV 36
444-3DB · #A7A0A1 · ΔE 4.44 · LRV 36
HGSW 1465 · #A0A5A7 · ΔE 3.11 · LRV 37
HGSW 7073 · #A0A5A7 · ΔE 3.11 · LRV 37

Dunn-Edwards

2,298 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.45
All gray at Dunn-Edwards →
DEGR51 · #A19E98 · ΔE 2.45 · LRV 34
DEGR11 · #A29E97 · ΔE 3.02 · LRV 34
DEGR10 · #A39D99 · ΔE 3.2 · LRV 34
DE6354 · #9CA0A6 · ΔE 4.44 · LRV 33

Magnolia Home

160 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.21
All gray at Magnolia Home →
JG-135 · #A19C96 · ΔE 3.21 · LRV 34
JG-137 · #A3A7A1 · ΔE 3.54 · LRV 38

Farrow & Ball

302 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.39
All gray at Farrow & Ball →
NO. 265 · #9EA09D · ΔE 1.39 · LRV 35
NO. 284 · #A09C97 · ΔE 2.68 · LRV 33

Diamond Vogel

1,386 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.15
All gray at Diamond Vogel →
0541 · #A1A1A1 · ΔE 1.15 · LRV 36
0533 · #A3A4A4 · ΔE 1.44 · LRV 37
0548 · #A09D9D · ΔE 2.46 · LRV 34

Hirshfield's

1,469 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.18
All gray at Hirshfield's →
0541 · #9D9E9D · ΔE 1.18 · LRV 35
0533 · #9FA1A1 · ΔE 1.36 · LRV 36
0574 · #A5A39A · ΔE 3.54 · LRV 38
0568 · #A6A096 · ΔE 4.42 · LRV 36

Rodda

357 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.02
All gray at Rodda →
R069 · #9CA19A · ΔE 4.02 · LRV 35

C2 Paint

580 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.12
All gray at C2 Paint →
BD13 · #A5A1A2 · ΔE 3.12 · LRV 36
C2-972 · #A09C94 · ΔE 3.59 · LRV 33
C2-985 · #A2A3A8 · ΔE 3.93 · LRV 37
C2-796 · #A69E96 · ΔE 4.48 · LRV 35

Clare

78 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.27
All gray at Clare →
PNT100-LT-15 · #9CA2A7 · ΔE 4.27 · LRV 36

Backdrop

30 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.74
All gray at Backdrop →
BD-NU · #A4A89F · ΔE 4.74 · LRV 38

Kompozit

1,321 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.18
All gray at Kompozit →
0541 · #9D9E9D · ΔE 1.18 · LRV 34
0533 · #9FA1A1 · ΔE 1.36 · LRV 35
0574 · #A5A39A · ΔE 3.54 · LRV 37
0568 · #A6A096 · ΔE 4.42 · LRV 35

Similar Behr colors

closest in the Behr deck

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

PPU26-06 · LRV 35
6794 · LRV 36
PPU11-16 · LRV 35
710F-4 · LRV 36
T16-18 · LRV 35
MQ6-22 · LRV 34

Coordinated palette

Generated by hue-rotating #A1A19F in HSL space. Pair Grayve-Yard with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.

COMPLEMENTARY
#A1A19F + #9F9FA1
TRIADIC
#A1A19F · #9FA1A1 · #A19FA1
ANALOGOUS
#A1A09F · #A1A19F · #A0A19F

Accessibility (WCAG contrast)

Sample text on white
2.59:1fail
Sample text on black
8.11:1AAA

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

Behr Grayve-Yard Equivalents at Other Brands

Matching Grayve-Yard 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 T11-1 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.

Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Grayve-Yard

At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Grayve-Yard is Stamped Concrete (SW 7655) — very close at ΔE 2.17, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 36) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Stamped Concrete swatch →

Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Grayve-Yard

The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Grayve-Yard is Storm (AF-700). At ΔE 0.65 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same true neutral undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Storm and you'll get the same color. See the full Storm swatch →

Valspar Equivalent of Grayve-Yard

Valspar's nearest match is Hazy Stratus (4004-1C), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.61). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35.2 vs 36) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Grayve-Yard without repainting risk. See the full Hazy Stratus swatch →

PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Grayve-Yard

PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Burnished Blade (PPG0995-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.29). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 36) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Grayve-Yard without repainting risk. See the full Burnished Blade swatch →

Glidden Equivalent of Grayve-Yard

At Glidden, the closest color to Grayve-Yard is Granite Grey (00NN 37/000) — very close at ΔE 2.02, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 36) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Granite Grey swatch →

Dutch Boy Equivalent of Grayve-Yard

At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Grayve-Yard is Silvered Chain (435-4DB) — very close at ΔE 2.98, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Silvered Chain swatch →

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Grayve-Yard

At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Grayve-Yard is Contemporary Grey (HGSW 1465) — very close at ΔE 3.11, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 36) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Contemporary Grey swatch →

Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Grayve-Yard

At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Grayve-Yard is Chateau Gray (DEGR51) — very close at ΔE 2.45, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 34 vs 36) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Chateau Gray swatch →

Magnolia Home Equivalent of Grayve-Yard

At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Grayve-Yard is Watering Can (JG-135) — very close at ΔE 3.21, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 34 vs 36) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Watering Can swatch →

Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Grayve-Yard

Farrow & Ball's nearest match is Manor House Gray (NO. 265), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.39). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 36) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Grayve-Yard without repainting risk. See the full Manor House Gray swatch →

Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Grayve-Yard

Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Smoky Tone (0541), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.15). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Grayve-Yard without repainting risk. See the full Smoky Tone swatch →

Hirshfield's Equivalent of Grayve-Yard

Hirshfield's's nearest match is Techile (0533), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.36). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Grayve-Yard without repainting risk. See the full Techile swatch →

Rodda Equivalent of Grayve-Yard

Rodda has no exact twin of Grayve-Yard. The nearest is On the Rocks (R069) at ΔE 4.02 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 36). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full On the Rocks swatch →

C2 Paint Equivalent of Grayve-Yard

At C2 Paint, the closest color to Grayve-Yard is Trough Grey (BD13) — very close at ΔE 3.12, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Trough Grey swatch →

Clare Equivalent of Grayve-Yard

Clare has no exact twin of Grayve-Yard. The nearest is Set In Stone (PNT100-LT-15) at ΔE 4.27 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Set In Stone swatch →

Backdrop Equivalent of Grayve-Yard

Backdrop has no exact twin of Grayve-Yard. The nearest is Nuevo (BD-NU) at ΔE 4.74 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 38 vs 36). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Nuevo swatch →

Kompozit Equivalent of Grayve-Yard

Kompozit's nearest match is Techile (0533), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.36). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 36) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Grayve-Yard without repainting risk. See the full Techile swatch →

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