Color spec
| Brand | Farrow & Ball |
| Name | Light Gray |
| SKU | No. 17 |
| Hex | #B0AC9A |
| RGB | 176, 172, 154 |
| HSL | 49°, 12%, 65% |
| LRV | 47 |
| Undertone | yellow / warm |
| Family | Neutral |
About Farrow & Ball Light Gray
Light Gray sits in the mid-range at LRV 47, 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.
Light 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
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
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Portola Paints
Backdrop
Rust-Oleum
Kompozit
Similar Farrow & Ball colors
closest in the Farrow & Ball deckThe nearest shades to Light Gray within Farrow & Ball'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 #B0AC9A in HSL space. Pair Light 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.
Farrow & Ball Light Gray Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Light 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 Farrow & Ball No. 17 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Light Gray
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Gateway Gray (SW 7644), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.5). It runs noticeably darker (LRV 41 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Light Gray without repainting risk. See the full Gateway Gray swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Light Gray
Behr's nearest match is Mountain Shade (ECC-47-1), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.21). It runs noticeably darker (LRV 41 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Light Gray without repainting risk. See the full Mountain Shade swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Light Gray
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Kid Gloves (CSP-175), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.54). It runs noticeably darker (LRV 41 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Light Gray without repainting risk. See the full Kid Gloves swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Light Gray
Valspar's nearest match is Artemis (8006-1D), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.83). It runs noticeably darker (LRV 40 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Light Gray without repainting risk. See the full Artemis swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Light Gray
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Light Gray is Sharkskin (PPG1025-4) — very close at ΔE 2.24, though not an exact twin. It runs noticeably darker (LRV 40 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sharkskin swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Light Gray
The closest Glidden equivalent of Light Gray is Olive It (PPG1032-3). At ΔE 0.65 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and runs noticeably darker (LRV 40 vs 47). If Glidden is your counter, order Olive It and you'll get the same color. See the full Olive It swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Light Gray
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Shale Ridge (421-3DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.5). It runs noticeably darker (LRV 41 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Light Gray without repainting risk. See the full Shale Ridge swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Light Gray
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Chatroom (HGSW 3225), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.47). It runs noticeably darker (LRV 41 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Light Gray without repainting risk. See the full Chatroom swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Light Gray
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Shaggy Barked (DEC771), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.96). It runs noticeably darker (LRV 38 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Light Gray without repainting risk. See the full Shaggy Barked swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Light Gray
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Light Gray is Drawing Room (JG-157) — very close at ΔE 2.33, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 42 vs 47) 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 Light Gray
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Light Gray is Salem Clay (H107) — very close at ΔE 2.57, though not an exact twin. It runs noticeably darker (LRV 40 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Salem Clay swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Light Gray
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Light Gray is Langdon Dove (H0107) — very close at ΔE 3.26, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 42 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Langdon Dove swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Light Gray
Rodda's nearest match is Greenhouse (CA169), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.36). It runs noticeably darker (LRV 40 vs 47) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Light Gray without repainting risk. See the full Greenhouse swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Light Gray
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Light Gray is Burlap (C2-892) — very close at ΔE 2.07, though not an exact twin. It runs noticeably darker (LRV 40 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Burlap swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Light Gray
Portola Paints has no exact twin of Light Gray. The nearest is Aberdeen (ABERDEEN) at ΔE 4.52 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 45 vs 47). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Aberdeen swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Light Gray
Rust-Oleum has no exact twin of Light Gray. The nearest is Tate Green (371674) at ΔE 4.4 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs noticeably darker (LRV 38 vs 47). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Tate Green swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Light Gray
Kompozit has no exact twin of Light Gray. The nearest is Travertine Path (0345) at ΔE 4 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs noticeably darker (LRV 41 vs 47). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Travertine Path swatch →