Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Victorian |
| SKU | UL250-18 |
| Hex | #978D97 |
| RGB | 151, 141, 151 |
| HSL | 300°, 5%, 57% |
| LRV | 28 |
| Undertone | neutral with no strong undertone |
| Family | Gray |
About Behr Victorian
Victorian sits in the mid-range at LRV 28, 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.
Victorian 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
13 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
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Portola Paints
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Victorian 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 #978D97 in HSL space. Pair Victorian 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 Victorian Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Victorian 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 UL250-18 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Victorian
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Victorian is Hazy Lilac (2116-40) — very close at ΔE 2.28, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 28) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Hazy Lilac swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Victorian
Valspar has no exact twin of Victorian. The nearest is Storm Rolling In (8004-1D) at ΔE 4.68 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 28). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Storm Rolling In swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Victorian
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Victorian is Tin Lizzie (PPG1172-5) — very close at ΔE 2.42, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 28) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Tin Lizzie swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Victorian
At Glidden, the closest color to Victorian is Greyed Rose Quartz (50RR 27/033) — very close at ΔE 2.91, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 28) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Greyed Rose Quartz swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Victorian
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Victorian is Castle Wood (445-4DB) — very close at ΔE 3.48, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 28) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Castle Wood swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Victorian
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Victorian. The nearest is Ashen Plum (DE6396) at ΔE 3.95 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 28). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Ashen Plum swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Victorian
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Victorian. The nearest is Iced Orchid (1304) at ΔE 3.68 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 25 vs 28). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Iced Orchid swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Victorian
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Victorian is Cut Heather (1303) — very close at ΔE 2.8, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 32 vs 28) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cut Heather swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Victorian
Portola Paints has no exact twin of Victorian. The nearest is Voodoo (VOODOO) at ΔE 3.54 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 26 vs 28). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Voodoo swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Victorian
At Kompozit, the closest color to Victorian is Cut Heather (1303) — very close at ΔE 2.8, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 30 vs 28) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cut Heather swatch →