Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Wells Gray |
| SKU | PPU25-06 |
| Hex | #B0ADA0 |
| RGB | 176, 173, 160 |
| HSL | 49°, 9%, 66% |
| LRV | 42 |
| Undertone | warm yellow tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Behr Wells Gray
Wells Gray sits in the mid-range at LRV 42, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its yellow 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.
Wells 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
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 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
Backdrop
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Wells 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 #B0ADA0 in HSL space. Pair Wells 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 Wells Gray Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Wells 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 PPU25-06 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Wells Gray
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Gateway Gray (SW 7644), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.71). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Wells Gray without repainting risk. See the full Gateway Gray swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Wells Gray
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Smoke & Mirrors (CSP-105), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.17). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Wells Gray without repainting risk. See the full Smoke & Mirrors swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Wells Gray
At Valspar, the closest color to Wells Gray is Artemis (8006-1D) — very close at ΔE 2.47, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 40 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Artemis swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Wells Gray
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Boulder Creek (PPG0999-3), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.98). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Wells Gray without repainting risk. See the full Boulder Creek swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Wells Gray
At Glidden, the closest color to Wells Gray is Greyhound (PPG1008-3) — very close at ΔE 2.41, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Greyhound swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Wells Gray
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Shale Ridge (421-3DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.71). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Wells Gray without repainting risk. See the full Shale Ridge swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Wells Gray
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Chatroom (HGSW 3225), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.25). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Wells Gray without repainting risk. See the full Chatroom swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Wells Gray
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Wells Gray is Heart of Stone (DEGR17) — very close at ΔE 2.62, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Heart of Stone swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Wells Gray
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Wells Gray is Drawing Room (JG-157) — very close at ΔE 2, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Drawing Room swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Wells Gray
Farrow & Ball's nearest match is Hardwick White (NO. 5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.05). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Wells Gray without repainting risk. See the full Hardwick White swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Wells Gray
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Wells Gray is Silverado Ranch (0421) — very close at ΔE 2.03, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 42) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Silverado Ranch swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Wells Gray
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Wells Gray is Langdon Dove (H0107) — very close at ΔE 3.47, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Langdon Dove swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Wells Gray
Rodda's nearest match is Wreath (CA164), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.02). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Wells Gray without repainting risk. See the full Wreath swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Wells Gray
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Wells Gray is Russian Olive (C2-941) — very close at ΔE 2.45, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Russian Olive swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Wells Gray
At Portola Paints, the closest color to Wells Gray is Aberdeen (ABERDEEN) — very close at ΔE 3.11, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 45 vs 42) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Aberdeen swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Wells Gray
Backdrop has no exact twin of Wells Gray. The nearest is Nuevo (BD-NU) at ΔE 4 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 38 vs 42). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Nuevo swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Wells Gray
Kompozit has no exact twin of Wells Gray. The nearest is Marshy Habitat (0204) at ΔE 3.92 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 42). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Marshy Habitat swatch →