Color spec
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards |
| Name | Middle Gray |
| SKU | DEGR58 |
| Hex | #9B9B9A |
| RGB | 155, 155, 154 |
| HSL | 60°, 0%, 61% |
| LRV | 33 |
| Undertone | true neutral (no measurable hue) |
| Family | Gray |
About Dunn-Edwards Middle Gray
Middle Gray sits in the mid-range at LRV 33, 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.
Middle Gray 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 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 gray from that brand.
C2 Paint
Behr
Valspar
Kompozit
PPG / Glidden
Benjamin Moore
Sherwin-Williams
Diamond Vogel
Farrow & Ball
Dutch Boy
Magnolia Home
Clare
Backdrop
Similar Dunn-Edwards colors
closest in the Dunn-Edwards deckThe nearest shades to Middle Gray within Dunn-Edwards'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 #9B9B9A in HSL space. Pair Middle 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.
Dunn-Edwards Middle Gray Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Middle 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 Dunn-Edwards DEGR58 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
C2 Paint Equivalent of Middle Gray
The closest C2 Paint equivalent of Middle Gray is Hailstorm (C2-969). 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 33 vs 33). If C2 Paint is your counter, order Hailstorm and you'll get the same color. See the full Hailstorm swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Middle Gray
The closest Behr equivalent of Middle Gray is Dolphin Gray (HDC-NT-10A). At ΔE 0.64 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same true neutral undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 33). If Behr is your counter, order Dolphin Gray and you'll get the same color. See the full Dolphin Gray swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Middle Gray
Valspar's nearest match is Sleepy Kitten (8006-11D), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Middle Gray without repainting risk. See the full Sleepy Kitten swatch →
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Middle Gray
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Bedrock (SW 9563), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.73). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 33) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Middle Gray without repainting risk. See the full Bedrock swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Middle Gray
Kompozit's nearest match is Jet Gray (0548), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.88). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Middle Gray without repainting risk. See the full Jet Gray swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Middle Gray
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Middle Gray is Padlock Gray (438-4DB) — very close at ΔE 2.51, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 31 vs 33) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Padlock Gray swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Middle Gray
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Middle Gray is Worsted (NO. 284) — very close at ΔE 2.66, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Worsted swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Middle Gray
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Middle Gray is Sparrow (0554) — very close at ΔE 2.9, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 33) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sparrow swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Middle Gray
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Middle Gray is Pewter (2121-30) — very close at ΔE 2.95, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 33) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Pewter swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Middle Gray
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Middle Gray is Steel Curtain (PPG0994-5) — very close at ΔE 3.11, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 33) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Steel Curtain swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Middle Gray
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Middle Gray is Watering Can (JG-135) — very close at ΔE 3.28, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Watering Can swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Middle Gray
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Middle Gray — the nearest deck color, Cosmic Vibes (PNT100-LT-32), is clearly different (ΔE 6.43). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Dunn-Edwards DEGR58 instead. See the full Cosmic Vibes swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Middle Gray
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Middle Gray — the nearest deck color, Anita (BD-AN), is clearly different (ΔE 9.38). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Dunn-Edwards DEGR58 instead. See the full Anita swatch →