Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Nightingale Gray |
| SKU | N200-3 |
| Hex | #B7B8AD |
| RGB | 183, 184, 173 |
| HSL | 65°, 7%, 70% |
| LRV | 47 |
| Undertone | warm yellow tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Behr Nightingale Gray
Nightingale Gray sits in the mid-range at LRV 47, 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.
Nightingale 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
19 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
Backdrop
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Nightingale 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 #B7B8AD in HSL space. Pair Nightingale 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 Nightingale Gray Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Nightingale 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 N200-3 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Nightingale Gray
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Chelsea Gray (SW 2850), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.86). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Nightingale Gray without repainting risk. See the full Chelsea Gray swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Nightingale Gray
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Bone Black (CW-715), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.19). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Nightingale Gray without repainting risk. See the full Bone Black swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Nightingale Gray
Valspar's nearest match is Simple Gray (8004-29C), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.29). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Nightingale Gray without repainting risk. See the full Simple Gray swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Nightingale Gray
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Nightingale Gray. The nearest is Ghost Writer (PPG1007-3) at ΔE 3.99 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Ghost Writer swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Nightingale Gray
Glidden's nearest match is Aged Stucco Grey (70YY 46/053), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.94). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 47) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Nightingale Gray without repainting risk. See the full Aged Stucco Grey swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Nightingale Gray
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Nightingale Gray is Cliff Face (422-3DB) — very close at ΔE 2.1, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 49 vs 47) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cliff Face swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Nightingale Gray
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Nightingale Gray is Mindful Gray (HGSW 3476) — very close at ΔE 3.23, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mindful Gray swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Nightingale Gray
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Rest Easy (DEGR43), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.34). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Nightingale Gray without repainting risk. See the full Rest Easy swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Nightingale Gray
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Nightingale Gray is Flower Jar (JG-46) — very close at ΔE 3.04, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Flower Jar swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Nightingale Gray
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Nightingale Gray is Light Blue (NO. 22) — very close at ΔE 2.78, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 49 vs 47) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Light Blue swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Nightingale Gray
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Fossilized (0581), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.28). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 47) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Nightingale Gray without repainting risk. See the full Fossilized swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Nightingale Gray
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Fossilized (0581), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.37). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Nightingale Gray without repainting risk. See the full Fossilized swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Nightingale Gray
Rodda's nearest match is Feldspar (CA177), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.79). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Nightingale Gray without repainting risk. See the full Feldspar swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Nightingale Gray
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Nightingale Gray is Vex (C2-927) — very close at ΔE 2.76, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 47) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Vex swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Nightingale Gray
Clare has no exact twin of Nightingale Gray. The nearest is Money Moves (PNT100-MD-48) at ΔE 3.73 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Money Moves swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Nightingale Gray
At Portola Paints, the closest color to Nightingale Gray is Piano Room (PIANO ROOM) — very close at ΔE 2.56, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Piano Room swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Nightingale Gray
Kompozit's nearest match is Fossilized (0581), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.37). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Nightingale Gray without repainting risk. See the full Fossilized swatch →