Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Magnetic Gray |
| SKU | N500-5 |
| Hex | #779096 |
| RGB | 119, 144, 150 |
| HSL | 192°, 13%, 53% |
| LRV | 26 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Teal |
About Behr Magnetic Gray
Magnetic Gray sits in the mid-range at LRV 26, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its teal 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.
Magnetic Gray is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Teals add character without shouting — good for a vanity, an island or a feature wall.
Closest matches by brand
16 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 teal from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Portola Paints
Backdrop
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Magnetic 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 #779096 in HSL space. Pair Magnetic 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 Magnetic Gray Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Magnetic 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 N500-5 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Magnetic Gray
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Magnetic Gray is Moody Blue (SW 6221) — very close at ΔE 2.46, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 26) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Moody Blue swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Magnetic Gray
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Magnetic Gray is Wild Blue Yonder (CSP-620) — very close at ΔE 3.37, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 26) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Wild Blue Yonder swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Magnetic Gray
The closest Valspar equivalent of Magnetic Gray is Blue Tea (M355). At ΔE 0.48 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 25.9 vs 26). If Valspar is your counter, order Blue Tea and you'll get the same color. See the full Blue Tea swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Magnetic Gray
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Magnetic Gray is Chalky Blue (PPG1153-5) — very close at ΔE 2.47, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 26) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Chalky Blue swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Magnetic Gray
At Glidden, the closest color to Magnetic Gray is Chalky Blue (PPG1153-5) — very close at ΔE 3.18, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 26) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Chalky Blue swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Magnetic Gray
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Magnetic Gray is Mapped Blue (429-5DB) — very close at ΔE 2.46, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 26) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mapped Blue swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Magnetic Gray
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Magnetic Gray is Tree Swallow (HGSW 3303) — very close at ΔE 2.46, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 26) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Tree Swallow swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Magnetic Gray
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Weathered Blue (DET560), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.64). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 26) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Magnetic Gray without repainting risk. See the full Weathered Blue swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Magnetic Gray
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Magnetic Gray is Selvedge (NO. 306) — very close at ΔE 3.04, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 26) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Selvedge swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Magnetic Gray
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Magnetic Gray is Nantucket Bay (H047) — very close at ΔE 2.62, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 26) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Nantucket Bay swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Magnetic Gray
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Magnetic Gray is Smoky Day (0491) — very close at ΔE 2.34, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 28 vs 26) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Smoky Day swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Magnetic Gray
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Magnetic Gray. The nearest is Ravine (C2-731) at ΔE 3.88 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 26). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Ravine swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Magnetic Gray
At Portola Paints, the closest color to Magnetic Gray is Blue Heron (BLUE HERON) — very close at ΔE 2.87, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 26) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Blue Heron swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Magnetic Gray
At Backdrop, the closest color to Magnetic Gray is Polly Wants (BD-PW) — very close at ΔE 3.42, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 26) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Polly Wants swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Magnetic Gray
At Kompozit, the closest color to Magnetic Gray is Smoky Day (0491) — very close at ΔE 2.34, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 26) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Smoky Day swatch →