Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Historical Gray |
| SKU | N370-4A |
| Hex | #A7A699 |
| RGB | 167, 166, 153 |
| HSL | 56°, 7%, 63% |
| LRV | 38 |
| Undertone | warm yellow tone |
| Family | Gray |
About Behr Historical Gray
Historical Gray sits in the mid-range at LRV 38, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its yellow 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.
Historical Gray 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
Backdrop
Rust-Oleum
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Historical Gray 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 #A7A699 in HSL space. Pair Historical Gray 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 Historical Gray Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Historical Gray 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 N370-4A directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Historical Gray
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Historical Gray is Rare Gray (SW 6199). At ΔE 0.92 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Rare Gray and you'll get the same color. See the full Rare Gray swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Historical Gray
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Historical Gray is Sabre Gray (1482) — very close at ΔE 2.42, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sabre Gray swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Historical Gray
Valspar's nearest match is Building Block (V145-3), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.88). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38.7 vs 38) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Historical Gray without repainting risk. See the full Building Block swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Historical Gray
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Historical Gray is Wandering Willow (PPG1031-3) — very close at ΔE 2.41, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Wandering Willow swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Historical Gray
At Glidden, the closest color to Historical Gray is Wandering Willow (PPG1031-3) — very close at ΔE 2.41, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Wandering Willow swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Historical Gray
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Historical Gray. The nearest is Hazy Gray (440-3DB) at ΔE 4.1 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Hazy Gray swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Historical Gray
The closest HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Historical Gray is Rare Gray (HGSW 3275). At ΔE 0.92 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38). If HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Rare Gray and you'll get the same color. See the full Rare Gray swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Historical Gray
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Whale Watching (DET512), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.07). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 38) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Historical Gray without repainting risk. See the full Whale Watching swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Historical Gray
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Historical Gray is Quaint Cottage (JG-114) — very close at ΔE 2.64, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Quaint Cottage swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Historical Gray
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Historical Gray. The nearest is Light Gray (NO. 17) at ΔE 4.58 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Light Gray swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Historical Gray
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Shark Fin (0574), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.86). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Historical Gray without repainting risk. See the full Shark Fin swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Historical Gray
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Silverado Ranch (0421), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.1). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 40 vs 38) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Historical Gray without repainting risk. See the full Silverado Ranch swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Historical Gray
Rodda's nearest match is Buried Fossil (R057), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.86). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 38) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Historical Gray without repainting risk. See the full Buried Fossil swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Historical Gray
The closest C2 Paint equivalent of Historical Gray is Bramble (C2-957). At ΔE 0.75 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38). If C2 Paint is your counter, order Bramble and you'll get the same color. See the full Bramble swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Historical Gray
At Backdrop, the closest color to Historical Gray is Nuevo (BD-NU) — very close at ΔE 2.79, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Nuevo swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Historical Gray
Rust-Oleum has no exact twin of Historical Gray. The nearest is Tate Green (371674) at ΔE 4.71 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Tate Green swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Historical Gray
Kompozit's nearest match is Silverado Ranch (0421), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.1). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 38) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Historical Gray without repainting risk. See the full Silverado Ranch swatch →