Color spec
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards |
| Name | Wells Gray |
| SKU | DE6242 |
| Hex | #B9B5A4 |
| RGB | 185, 181, 164 |
| HSL | 49°, 13%, 68% |
| LRV | 43 |
| Undertone | warm yellow tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Dunn-Edwards Wells Gray
Wells Gray sits in the mid-range at LRV 43, 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
18 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
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Portola Paints
Annie Sloan
Kompozit
Similar Dunn-Edwards colors
closest in the Dunn-Edwards deckThe nearest shades to Wells 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 #B9B5A4 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.
Dunn-Edwards 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 Dunn-Edwards DE6242 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Wells Gray
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Wells Gray is Pachyderm (SW 9596) — very close at ΔE 2.66, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 45 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Pachyderm swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Wells Gray
At Behr, the closest color to Wells Gray is Court Green (QE-34) — very close at ΔE 2.01, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 46 vs 43) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Court Green swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Wells Gray
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Northern Cliffs (1536), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.49). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 46 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Wells Gray without repainting risk. See the full Northern Cliffs swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Wells Gray
Valspar's nearest match is Sandy Sage (5008-1C), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.72). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 46.6 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Wells Gray without repainting risk. See the full Sandy Sage swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Wells Gray
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Wells Gray is Pine Crush (PPG1028-3) — very close at ΔE 3.16, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 47 vs 43) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Pine Crush swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Wells Gray
Glidden's nearest match is Chimayo Sage (60YY 44/110), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.54). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 43) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Wells Gray without repainting risk. See the full Chimayo Sage swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Wells Gray
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Wells Gray. The nearest is Rhino-ed Gray (440-2DB) at ΔE 3.94 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 47 vs 43). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Rhino-ed Gray swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Wells Gray
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Wells Gray is Phantom Forest (HGSW 3276) — very close at ΔE 3, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 46 vs 43) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Phantom Forest swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Wells Gray
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Wells Gray. The nearest is Flower Jar (JG-46) at ΔE 4.66 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 47 vs 43). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Flower Jar swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Wells Gray
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Wells Gray is Ash Grey (NO. W9) — very close at ΔE 2.12, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 47 vs 43) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Ash Grey swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Wells Gray
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Wells Gray. The nearest is Marshy Habitat (0204) at ΔE 3.6 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 45 vs 43). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Marshy Habitat swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Wells Gray
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Wells Gray is Roman Ruins (0225) — very close at ΔE 3.37, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 46 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Roman Ruins swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Wells Gray
Rodda's nearest match is Celadon (CA158), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.54). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 45 vs 43) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Wells Gray without repainting risk. See the full Celadon swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Wells Gray
The closest C2 Paint equivalent of Wells Gray is Vex (C2-927). At ΔE 0.82 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 46 vs 43). If C2 Paint is your counter, order Vex and you'll get the same color. See the full Vex swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Wells Gray
Clare has no exact twin of Wells Gray. The nearest is Money Moves (PNT100-MD-48) at ΔE 4.03 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 47 vs 43). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Money Moves swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Wells Gray
Portola Paints's nearest match is Sevilla (SEVILLA), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.66). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 47 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Wells Gray without repainting risk. See the full Sevilla swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Wells Gray
At Kompozit, the closest color to Wells Gray is Roman Ruins (0225) — very close at ΔE 3.37, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 47 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Roman Ruins swatch →