Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Stingray Gray |
| SKU | HDC-NT-09G |
| Hex | #B0ABA3 |
| RGB | 176, 171, 163 |
| HSL | 37°, 8%, 66% |
| LRV | 41 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| 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 by brand
16 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
Portola Paints
Kompozit
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.
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 →
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 →
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 →
Glidden Equivalent of Stingray Gray
The closest Glidden equivalent of Stingray Gray is Kalispell (PPG0998-3). At ΔE 0.54 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 Glidden is your counter, order Kalispell and you'll get the same color. See the full Kalispell 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 →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Stingray Gray
The closest HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Stingray Gray is Pussywillow (HGSW 1494). 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 HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Pussywillow and you'll get the same color. See the full Pussywillow 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 →
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 →
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 →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Stingray Gray
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Stingray Gray is Smoky Wings (0553) — very close at ΔE 2.93, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 43 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 →
Rodda Equivalent of Stingray Gray
At Rodda, the closest color to Stingray Gray is Wreath (CA164) — very close at ΔE 3.22, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 41) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Wreath 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 →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Stingray Gray
Portola Paints has no exact twin of Stingray Gray. The nearest is Aberdeen (ABERDEEN) at ΔE 4.49 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 45 vs 41). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Aberdeen 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 →