Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Sharkskin |
| SKU | PPU25-04 |
| Hex | #A4A6A3 |
| RGB | 164, 166, 163 |
| HSL | 100°, 2%, 65% |
| LRV | 38 |
| Undertone | neutral with no strong undertone |
| Family | Gray |
About Behr Sharkskin
Sharkskin sits in the mid-range at LRV 38, 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.
Sharkskin 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
17 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
Backdrop
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Sharkskin 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 #A4A6A3 in HSL space. Pair Sharkskin 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 Sharkskin Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Sharkskin 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 PPU25-04 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Sharkskin
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Breakwater (SW 9638), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.95). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Sharkskin without repainting risk. See the full Breakwater swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Sharkskin
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Sharkskin is Slate (CW-700) — very close at ΔE 2.02, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 38) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Slate swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Sharkskin
Valspar's nearest match is Classic Grayscale (V121-2), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.35). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38.4 vs 38) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Sharkskin without repainting risk. See the full Classic Grayscale swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Sharkskin
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Sharkskin is Stepping Stone (PPG1010-4). At ΔE 0.73 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same true neutral undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 38). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Stepping Stone and you'll get the same color. See the full Stepping Stone swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Sharkskin
The closest Glidden equivalent of Sharkskin is Stepping Stone (PPG1010-4). At ΔE 0.56 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same true neutral undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38). If Glidden is your counter, order Stepping Stone and you'll get the same color. See the full Stepping Stone swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Sharkskin
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Ironed Gray (436-4DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.14). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Sharkskin without repainting risk. See the full Ironed Gray swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Sharkskin
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Sharkskin is Wormwood (HGSW 1505) — very close at ΔE 2.44, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Wormwood swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Sharkskin
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Sharkskin is Baby Seal (DE6361) — very close at ΔE 3.31, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 35 vs 38) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Baby Seal swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Sharkskin
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Sharkskin is Vintage Weathervane (JG-137) — very close at ΔE 2.01, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Vintage Weathervane swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Sharkskin
Farrow & Ball's nearest match is Manor House Gray (NO. 265), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.81). It runs slightly darker (LRV 35 vs 38) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Sharkskin without repainting risk. See the full Manor House Gray swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Sharkskin
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Techile (0533), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.94). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 38) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Sharkskin without repainting risk. See the full Techile swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Sharkskin
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Sharkskin is Shark Fin (0574) — very close at ΔE 3.35, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Shark Fin swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Sharkskin
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Sharkskin is Pavement (C2-988) — very close at ΔE 2.61, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 38) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Pavement swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Sharkskin
At Backdrop, the closest color to Sharkskin is Nuevo (BD-NU) — very close at ΔE 3.34, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Nuevo swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Sharkskin
At Kompozit, the closest color to Sharkskin is Shark Fin (0574) — very close at ΔE 3.35, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 38) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Shark Fin swatch →