Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Winter Cocoa |
| SKU | 730B-4 |
| Hex | #B9B4B8 |
| RGB | 185, 180, 184 |
| HSL | 312°, 3%, 72% |
| LRV | 46 |
| Undertone | neutral with no strong undertone |
| Family | Gray |
About Behr Winter Cocoa
Winter Cocoa sits in the mid-range at LRV 46, 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.
Winter Cocoa 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
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 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
Rodda
C2 Paint
Portola Paints
Annie Sloan
Rust-Oleum
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Winter Cocoa 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 #B9B4B8 in HSL space. Pair Winter Cocoa 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 Winter Cocoa Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Winter Cocoa 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 730B-4 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Winter Cocoa
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Veiled Violet (SW 6268), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.44). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 46) and carries a warm magenta undertone, so it substitutes for Winter Cocoa without repainting risk. See the full Veiled Violet swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Winter Cocoa
Benjamin Moore has no exact twin of Winter Cocoa. The nearest is Nightingale (AF-670) at ΔE 3.95 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Nightingale swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Winter Cocoa
The closest Valspar equivalent of Winter Cocoa is Frisky Whiskers (8004-1C). At ΔE 0.59 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same true neutral undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46). If Valspar is your counter, order Frisky Whiskers and you'll get the same color. See the full Frisky Whiskers swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Winter Cocoa
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Winter Cocoa is Silver Bells (PPG1003-3). At ΔE 0.59 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same true neutral undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Silver Bells and you'll get the same color. See the full Silver Bells swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Winter Cocoa
The closest Glidden equivalent of Winter Cocoa is Hazy Grey (30RR 46/018). At ΔE 0.63 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same true neutral undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46). If Glidden is your counter, order Hazy Grey and you'll get the same color. See the full Hazy Grey swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Winter Cocoa
The closest Dutch Boy equivalent of Winter Cocoa is Gracious Gray (444-2DB). At ΔE 0.77 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same true neutral undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46). If Dutch Boy is your counter, order Gracious Gray and you'll get the same color. See the full Gracious Gray swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Winter Cocoa
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is High Note (HGSW 3406), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.44). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 46) and carries a warm magenta undertone, so it substitutes for Winter Cocoa without repainting risk. See the full High Note swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Winter Cocoa
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Heliotrope Gray (DEGR78), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.19). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 46) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Winter Cocoa without repainting risk. See the full Heliotrope Gray swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Winter Cocoa
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Winter Cocoa. The nearest is Praise Giving (0540) at ΔE 3.65 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Praise Giving swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Winter Cocoa
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Winter Cocoa is North Island (0552) — very close at ΔE 3.18, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 49 vs 46) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full North Island swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Winter Cocoa
Rodda has no exact twin of Winter Cocoa. The nearest is Hue is the Artist? (R115) at ΔE 3.54 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 48 vs 46). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Hue is the Artist? swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Winter Cocoa
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Winter Cocoa is Bella Donna (C2-782) — very close at ΔE 2.9, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 46) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bella Donna swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Winter Cocoa
The closest Portola Paints equivalent of Winter Cocoa is Simmer Down (SIMMER DOWN). At ΔE 0.99 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same true neutral undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46). If Portola Paints is your counter, order Simmer Down and you'll get the same color. See the full Simmer Down swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Winter Cocoa
Annie Sloan has no exact twin of Winter Cocoa. The nearest is Paloma (PALOMA) at ΔE 3.51 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 46). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Paloma swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Winter Cocoa
Rust-Oleum has no exact twin of Winter Cocoa. The nearest is Aged Gray (285143) at ΔE 4.13 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 48 vs 46). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Aged Gray swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Winter Cocoa
At Kompozit, the closest color to Winter Cocoa is North Island (0552) — very close at ΔE 3.18, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 46) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full North Island swatch →