Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Stingray Gray |
| SKU | HDC-NT-09G |
| Hex | #B0ABA3 |
| RGB | 176, 171, 163 |
| HSL | 37°, 8%, 66% |
| LRV | 41 |
| Undertone | red-orange / warm |
| Family | Neutral |
About Behr Stingray Gray
Stingray Gray sits in the mid-range at LRV 41, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its orange 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.
Stingray 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 at every US brand
13 brands · top 5 each5 closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all neutral from that brand.
PPG / Glidden
Dunn-Edwards
Sherwin-Williams
Benjamin Moore
Magnolia Home
C2 Paint
Diamond Vogel
Kompozit
Valspar
Farrow & Ball
Dutch Boy
Backdrop
Clare
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Stingray 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 #B0ABA3 in HSL space. Pair Stingray 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 Stingray Gray Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Stingray 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 HDC-NT-09G directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Stingray Gray
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Stingray Gray is Kalispell (PPG0998-3). At ΔE 0.57 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 41). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Kalispell and you'll get the same color. See the full Kalispell swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Stingray Gray
The closest Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Stingray Gray is Heart of Stone (DEGR17). At ΔE 0.64 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 41). If Dunn-Edwards is your counter, order Heart of Stone and you'll get the same color. See the full Heart of Stone swatch →
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Stingray Gray
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Stingray Gray is Pussywillow (SW 7643). At ΔE 0.74 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 41). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Pussywillow and you'll get the same color. See the full Pussywillow swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Stingray Gray
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Stingray Gray is Museum Piece (CSP-40). At ΔE 0.86 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 41). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Museum Piece and you'll get the same color. See the full Museum Piece swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Stingray Gray
C2 Paint's nearest match is Pale Granite (C2-783), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.46). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 41) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Stingray Gray without repainting risk. See the full Pale Granite swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Stingray Gray
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is In the Hills (0561), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.48). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 41) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Stingray Gray without repainting risk. See the full In the Hills swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Stingray Gray
Magnolia Home's nearest match is Cupola (JG-14), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.67). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 41) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Stingray Gray without repainting risk. See the full Cupola swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Stingray Gray
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Stingray Gray is Hardwick White (NO. 5) — very close at ΔE 2.4, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 41) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Hardwick White swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Stingray Gray
At Kompozit, the closest color to Stingray Gray is Smoky Wings (0553) — very close at ΔE 2.93, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 41) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Smoky Wings swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Stingray Gray
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Stingray Gray is Promenade Gray (422-4DB) — very close at ΔE 3.24, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 41) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Promenade Gray swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Stingray Gray
Valspar has no exact twin of Stingray Gray. The nearest is London Coach (4002-1B) at ΔE 4.29 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40.4 vs 41). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full London Coach swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Stingray Gray
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Stingray Gray — the nearest deck color, Nuevo (BD-NU), is clearly different (ΔE 5.01). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Behr HDC-NT-09G instead. See the full Nuevo swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Stingray Gray
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Stingray Gray — the nearest deck color, Make Waves (PNT100-MD-43), is clearly different (ΔE 11.51). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Behr HDC-NT-09G instead. See the full Make Waves swatch →