Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Naturalist Gray |
| SKU | N380-5 |
| Hex | #809688 |
| RGB | 128, 150, 136 |
| HSL | 142°, 9%, 55% |
| LRV | 28 |
| Undertone | cool green tone |
| Family | Green |
About Behr Naturalist Gray
Naturalist Gray sits in the mid-range at LRV 28, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its green 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.
Naturalist Gray is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Greens bridge indoors and out, so they suit living rooms, kitchens and sunrooms.
Closest matches by brand
10 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 green from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Farrow & Ball
C2 Paint
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Naturalist 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 #809688 in HSL space. Pair Naturalist 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 Naturalist Gray Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Naturalist 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 N380-5 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Naturalist Gray
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Naturalist Gray is Parisian Patina (SW 9041) — very close at ΔE 3.06, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 30 vs 28) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Parisian Patina swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Naturalist Gray
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Naturalist Gray is Sioux Falls (705) — very close at ΔE 3.07, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 28) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sioux Falls swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Naturalist Gray
At Valspar, the closest color to Naturalist Gray is Silver Eucalyptus (V098-4) — very close at ΔE 3.28, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27.6 vs 28) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Silver Eucalyptus swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Naturalist Gray
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Naturalist Gray is Slate Green (PPG1133-5) — very close at ΔE 2.54, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Slate Green swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Naturalist Gray
Glidden's nearest match is Paradise Found (PPG1135-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.21). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 28) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Naturalist Gray without repainting risk. See the full Paradise Found swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Naturalist Gray
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Naturalist Gray is Backwoods Green (329-4DB) — very close at ΔE 2.69, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 28) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Backwoods Green swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Naturalist Gray
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Naturalist Gray is Weathering Copper (HGSW 2284) — very close at ΔE 3.06, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 30 vs 28) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Weathering Copper swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Naturalist Gray
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Naturalist Gray. The nearest is Deco Gray (DET609) at ΔE 3.84 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 30 vs 28). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Deco Gray swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Naturalist Gray
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Naturalist Gray. The nearest is Castle Gray (NO. 92) at ΔE 3.84 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 28). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Castle Gray swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Naturalist Gray
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Naturalist Gray is Puck (C2-697) — very close at ΔE 2.17, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 28) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Puck swatch →