Color spec
| Brand | Benjamin Moore |
| Name | Gray Huskie |
| SKU | 1473 |
| Hex | #B6B4AC |
| RGB | 182, 180, 172 |
| HSL | 48°, 6%, 69% |
| LRV | 46 |
| Undertone | warm yellow tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Benjamin Moore Gray Huskie
Gray Huskie 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. 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.
Gray Huskie 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
19 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
Behr
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Portola Paints
Annie Sloan
Backdrop
Kompozit
Similar Benjamin Moore colors
closest in the Benjamin Moore deckThe nearest shades to Gray Huskie within Benjamin Moore'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 #B6B4AC in HSL space. Pair Gray Huskie 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.
Benjamin Moore Gray Huskie Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Gray Huskie 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 Benjamin Moore 1473 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Gray Huskie
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Sensible Hue (SW 6198), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.19). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Gray Huskie without repainting risk. See the full Sensible Hue swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Gray Huskie
The closest Behr equivalent of Gray Huskie is Greige (PPU24-11). At ΔE 0.53 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46). If Behr is your counter, order Greige and you'll get the same color. See the full Greige swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Gray Huskie
Valspar's nearest match is Soulful Grey (6004-1B), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.19). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45.6 vs 46) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Gray Huskie without repainting risk. See the full Soulful Grey swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Gray Huskie
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Gray Huskie is City Street (PPG1018-3) — very close at ΔE 2.65, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 46) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full City Street swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Gray Huskie
At Glidden, the closest color to Gray Huskie is City Street (PPG1018-3) — very close at ΔE 3.37, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 46) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full City Street swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Gray Huskie
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Gray Huskie is Sultry Gray (442-3DB) — very close at ΔE 2.53, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 46) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sultry Gray swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Gray Huskie
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Phantom Forest (HGSW 3276), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.19). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Gray Huskie without repainting risk. See the full Phantom Forest swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Gray Huskie
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Blowin' In the Wind (DEGR52), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.59). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Gray Huskie without repainting risk. See the full Blowin' In the Wind swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Gray Huskie
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Gray Huskie is Sunday Stroll (JG-19) — very close at ΔE 2.34, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 48 vs 46) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sunday Stroll swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Gray Huskie
Farrow & Ball's nearest match is Lamp Room Gray (NO. 88), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.39). It runs slightly darker (LRV 44 vs 46) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Gray Huskie without repainting risk. See the full Lamp Room Gray swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Gray Huskie
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Gray Huskie is Praise Giving (0540) — very close at ΔE 3.35, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Praise Giving swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Gray Huskie
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Quincy Granite (H0143), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.25). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Gray Huskie without repainting risk. See the full Quincy Granite swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Gray Huskie
At Rodda, the closest color to Gray Huskie is Stone Fence (R026) — very close at ΔE 2.65, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Stone Fence swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Gray Huskie
C2 Paint's nearest match is Tailored (C2-958), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.88). It runs slightly darker (LRV 44 vs 46) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Gray Huskie without repainting risk. See the full Tailored swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Gray Huskie
At Portola Paints, the closest color to Gray Huskie is Aberdeen (ABERDEEN) — very close at ΔE 2.43, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 46) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Aberdeen swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Gray Huskie
At Kompozit, the closest color to Gray Huskie is Fossilized (0581) — very close at ΔE 2.2, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 46) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Fossilized swatch →