Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Grayve-Yard |
| SKU | T11-1 |
| Hex | #A1A19F |
| RGB | 161, 161, 159 |
| HSL | 60°, 1%, 63% |
| LRV | 36 |
| Undertone | neutral with no strong undertone |
| Family | Gray |
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 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
Backdrop
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe 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.
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.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
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 →