Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Puddle |
| SKU | 790B-4 |
| Hex | #969D9B |
| RGB | 150, 157, 155 |
| HSL | 163°, 3%, 60% |
| LRV | 33 |
| Undertone | neutral with no strong undertone |
| Family | Gray |
About Behr Puddle
Puddle sits in the mid-range at LRV 33, 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.
Puddle 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
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 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
Clare
Portola Paints
Backdrop
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Puddle 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 #969D9B in HSL space. Pair Puddle 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 Puddle Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Puddle 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 790B-4 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Puddle
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Earl Grey (SW 7660), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.8). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 33) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Puddle without repainting risk. See the full Earl Grey swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Puddle
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Puritan Gray (HC-164), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.33). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 33) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Puddle without repainting risk. See the full Puritan Gray swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Puddle
Valspar's nearest match is Made in the Shade (V116-2), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.15). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32.5 vs 33) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Puddle without repainting risk. See the full Made in the Shade swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Puddle
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Puddle is Steel Curtain (PPG0994-5) — very close at ΔE 2.39, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 33) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Steel Curtain swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Puddle
At Glidden, the closest color to Puddle is Greycliffe (50GY 32/046) — very close at ΔE 2.61, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 33) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Greycliffe swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Puddle
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Puddle. The nearest is Antiquated Pewter (425-4DB) at ΔE 4.04 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 33). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Antiquated Pewter swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Puddle
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Portsmouth Landing (HGSW 1473), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.8). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 33) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Puddle without repainting risk. See the full Portsmouth Landing swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Puddle
The closest Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Puddle is Light Gray (DEC789). At ΔE 0.64 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same true neutral undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 31 vs 33). If Dunn-Edwards is your counter, order Light Gray and you'll get the same color. See the full Light Gray swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Puddle
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Puddle. The nearest is Display (JG-84) at ΔE 4.08 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 33). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Display swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Puddle
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Puddle. The nearest is Pigeon (NO. 25) at ΔE 4.42 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 33). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Pigeon swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Puddle
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Puddle is Singing in the Rain (0478) — very close at ΔE 3.26, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 33) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Singing in the Rain swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Puddle
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Puddle is Smoky Tone (0541) — very close at ΔE 3.25, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 35 vs 33) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Smoky Tone swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Puddle
Rodda has no exact twin of Puddle. The nearest is Harbour Grey (CA195) at ΔE 3.73 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Harbour Grey swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Puddle
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Puddle. The nearest is Hailstorm (C2-969) at ΔE 3.96 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Hailstorm swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Puddle
Portola Paints has no exact twin of Puddle. The nearest is Twin Peaks (TWIN PEAKS) at ΔE 4.74 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Twin Peaks swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Puddle
At Kompozit, the closest color to Puddle is Smoky Tone (0541) — very close at ΔE 3.25, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 33) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Smoky Tone swatch →