Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Keystone Gray |
| SKU | HDC-AC-21 |
| Hex | #B7BBB4 |
| RGB | 183, 187, 180 |
| HSL | 94°, 5%, 72% |
| LRV | 49 |
| Undertone | neutral with no strong undertone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Behr Keystone Gray
Keystone Gray sits in the mid-range at LRV 49, 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.
Keystone Gray 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
18 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
Clare
Portola Paints
Annie Sloan
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Keystone 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 #B7BBB4 in HSL space. Pair Keystone 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 Keystone Gray Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Keystone 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 HDC-AC-21 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Keystone Gray
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Keystone Gray. The nearest is March Wind (SW 7668) at ΔE 3.56 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 49). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full March Wind swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Keystone Gray
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Gray Horse (2140-50), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.54). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 49) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Keystone Gray without repainting risk. See the full Gray Horse swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Keystone Gray
Valspar's nearest match is Granite Dust (5006-1C), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.5). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48.1 vs 49) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Keystone Gray without repainting risk. See the full Granite Dust swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Keystone Gray
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Gray Stone (PPG1009-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.7). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 49) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Keystone Gray without repainting risk. See the full Gray Stone swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Keystone Gray
Glidden's nearest match is Gray Stone (PPG1009-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.96). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 49) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Keystone Gray without repainting risk. See the full Gray Stone swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Keystone Gray
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Keystone Gray is Fair-Minded Gray (438-3DB) — very close at ΔE 2.29, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 49) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Fair-Minded Gray swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Keystone Gray
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Keystone Gray is Monochrome (HGSW 1454) — very close at ΔE 3.1, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 49) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Monochrome swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Keystone Gray
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Foggy Seascape (DEGR42), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.84). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 50 vs 49) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Keystone Gray without repainting risk. See the full Foggy Seascape swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Keystone Gray
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Keystone Gray is Day-to-day (JG-123) — very close at ΔE 2.06, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 50 vs 49) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Day-to-day swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Keystone Gray
The closest Farrow & Ball equivalent of Keystone Gray is Light Blue (NO. 22). At ΔE 0.93 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same true neutral undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 49). If Farrow & Ball is your counter, order Light Blue and you'll get the same color. See the full Light Blue swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Keystone Gray
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Fossilized (0581), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.01). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 49) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Keystone Gray without repainting risk. See the full Fossilized swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Keystone Gray
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Fossilized (0581), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.22). It runs slightly darker (LRV 47 vs 49) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Keystone Gray without repainting risk. See the full Fossilized swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Keystone Gray
The closest Rodda equivalent of Keystone Gray is Stonewash (CA183). At ΔE 0.47 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same true neutral undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 49). If Rodda is your counter, order Stonewash and you'll get the same color. See the full Stonewash swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Keystone Gray
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Keystone Gray is Verdeline (C2-960) — very close at ΔE 2.18, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 50 vs 49) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Verdeline swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Keystone Gray
Portola Paints has no exact twin of Keystone Gray. The nearest is Piano Room (PIANO ROOM) at ΔE 4.13 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 47 vs 49). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Piano Room swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Keystone Gray
Annie Sloan has no exact twin of Keystone Gray. The nearest is Chicago Grey (CHICAGO GREY) at ΔE 4.04 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 49). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Chicago Grey swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Keystone Gray
Kompozit's nearest match is Fossilized (0581), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.22). It runs slightly darker (LRV 47 vs 49) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Keystone Gray without repainting risk. See the full Fossilized swatch →