Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Greywood |
| SKU | HDC-CT-20 |
| Hex | #9E9588 |
| RGB | 158, 149, 136 |
| HSL | 35°, 10%, 58% |
| LRV | 31 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Behr Greywood
Greywood sits in the mid-range at LRV 31, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its orange 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.
Greywood is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Greige-leaning neutrals like this are the safe whole-home choice when you want warmth without committing to a color.
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 neutral 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
Portola Paints
Backdrop
Rust-Oleum
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Greywood 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 #9E9588 in HSL space. Pair Greywood 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 Greywood Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Greywood 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 HDC-CT-20 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Greywood
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Greywood is Chatura Gray (SW 9169) — very close at ΔE 3.16, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Chatura Gray swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Greywood
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Gothic Arch (CSP-80), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.45). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Greywood without repainting risk. See the full Gothic Arch swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Greywood
Valspar's nearest match is Coastal Villa (6005-2A), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.17). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29.9 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Greywood without repainting risk. See the full Coastal Villa swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Greywood
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Stone Gray (PPG1023-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.38). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Greywood without repainting risk. See the full Stone Gray swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Greywood
Glidden's nearest match is Stone Gray (PPG1023-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.38). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Greywood without repainting risk. See the full Stone Gray swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Greywood
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Mission Brown (405-4DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.65). It runs slightly darker (LRV 29 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Greywood without repainting risk. See the full Mission Brown swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Greywood
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Greywood is Terminal Taupe (HGSW 2474) — very close at ΔE 3.16, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Terminal Taupe swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Greywood
The closest Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Greywood is Barnwood Gray (DET620). At ΔE 0.48 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 31). If Dunn-Edwards is your counter, order Barnwood Gray and you'll get the same color. See the full Barnwood Gray swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Greywood
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Greywood. The nearest is Homebody (JG-136) at ΔE 4.54 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 29 vs 31). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Homebody swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Greywood
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Greywood is Chemise (NO. 216) — very close at ΔE 2.27, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 29 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Chemise swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Greywood
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Trenton Taupe (H113), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.65). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Greywood without repainting risk. See the full Trenton Taupe swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Greywood
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Greywood is Rain Barrel (H0113) — very close at ΔE 2.49, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Rain Barrel swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Greywood
At Rodda, the closest color to Greywood is Burlap (CA070) — very close at ΔE 2.63, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Burlap swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Greywood
The closest C2 Paint equivalent of Greywood is Riff (C2-811). At ΔE 0.86 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 31). If C2 Paint is your counter, order Riff and you'll get the same color. See the full Riff swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Greywood
Backdrop has no exact twin of Greywood. The nearest is Anita (BD-AN) at ΔE 3.55 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 33 vs 31). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Anita swatch →