Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Wells Gray |
| SKU | PPU25-06 |
| Hex | #B0ADA0 |
| RGB | 176, 173, 160 |
| HSL | 49°, 9%, 66% |
| LRV | 42 |
| Undertone | yellow / warm |
| 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 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.
Benjamin Moore
Farrow & Ball
Sherwin-Williams
Dutch Boy
PPG / Glidden
Magnolia Home
Diamond Vogel
C2 Paint
Valspar
Dunn-Edwards
Kompozit
Backdrop
Clare
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.
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Clare Equivalent of Wells Gray
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Wells Gray — the nearest deck color, Make Waves (PNT100-MD-43), is clearly different (ΔE 10.47). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Behr PPU25-06 instead. See the full Make Waves swatch →