Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Toasty Gray |
| SKU | PPU24-10 |
| Hex | #A09885 |
| RGB | 160, 152, 133 |
| HSL | 42°, 12%, 57% |
| LRV | 33 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Behr Toasty Gray
Toasty Gray 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. 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.
Toasty 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
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 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
Annie Sloan
Backdrop
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Toasty 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 #A09885 in HSL space. Pair Toasty 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 Toasty Gray Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Toasty 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 PPU24-10 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Toasty Gray
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is At Ease Soldier (SW 9127), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.73). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 33) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Toasty Gray without repainting risk. See the full At Ease Soldier swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Toasty Gray
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Cole Stone (CW-60), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.28). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Toasty Gray without repainting risk. See the full Cole Stone swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Toasty Gray
At Valspar, the closest color to Toasty Gray is Aspen Gray (6004-2A) — very close at ΔE 3.4, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 31.3 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Aspen Gray swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Toasty Gray
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Toasty Gray is Gray By Me (PPG1008-4) — very close at ΔE 2.93, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Gray By Me swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Toasty Gray
At Glidden, the closest color to Toasty Gray is Brushwood Tan (20YY 31/106) — very close at ΔE 3.36, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 31 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Brushwood Tan swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Toasty Gray
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Toasty Gray. The nearest is Dusky Gray (439-3DB) at ΔE 3.91 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 33). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Dusky Gray swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Toasty Gray
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Toasty Gray is Early American Classic (DESS43) — very close at ΔE 2.69, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 31 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Early American Classic swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Toasty Gray
Magnolia Home's nearest match is Antiquing (JG-128), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.06). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Toasty Gray without repainting risk. See the full Antiquing swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Toasty Gray
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Toasty Gray. The nearest is Green Stone (NO. 12) at ΔE 4.73 — 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 Green Stone swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Toasty Gray
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Toasty Gray is Trenton Taupe (H113) — very close at ΔE 3.22, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 31 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Trenton Taupe swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Toasty Gray
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Toasty Gray is Orestes (0379) — very close at ΔE 2.95, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Orestes swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Toasty Gray
Rodda's nearest match is Anise (CA155), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.16). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 33) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Toasty Gray without repainting risk. See the full Anise swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Toasty Gray
C2 Paint's nearest match is Sea Salt (C2-890), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.07). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Toasty Gray without repainting risk. See the full Sea Salt swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Toasty Gray
Portola Paints has no exact twin of Toasty Gray. The nearest is Bronson (BRONSON) at ΔE 4.21 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 31 vs 33). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Bronson swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Toasty Gray
At Annie Sloan, the closest color to Toasty Gray is French Linen (FRENCH LINEN) — very close at ΔE 2.67, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full French Linen swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Toasty Gray
Backdrop has no exact twin of Toasty Gray. The nearest is Anita (BD-AN) at ΔE 4.34 — 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 Anita swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Toasty Gray
At Kompozit, the closest color to Toasty Gray is Orestes (0379) — very close at ΔE 2.95, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 33) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Orestes swatch →