Color spec
| Brand | Glidden |
| Name | Downy Grey |
| SKU | 70BG 47/045 |
| Hex | #AFB9C0 |
| RGB | 175, 185, 192 |
| HSL | 205°, 12%, 72% |
| LRV | 47 |
| Undertone | blue / cool |
| Family | Gray |
About Glidden Downy Grey
Downy Grey 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 blue 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.
Downy Grey 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
20 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.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / 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
Rust-Oleum
Kompozit
Similar Glidden colors
closest in the Glidden deckThe nearest shades to Downy Grey within Glidden'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 #AFB9C0 in HSL space. Pair Downy Grey 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.
Glidden Downy Grey Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Downy Grey 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 Glidden 70BG 47/045 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Downy Grey
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Downy Grey is Lakeside (SW 9683). At ΔE 0.6 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Lakeside and you'll get the same color. See the full Lakeside swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Downy Grey
Behr's nearest match is Hazy Skies (PPU14-12), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.86). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 47) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Downy Grey without repainting risk. See the full Hazy Skies swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Downy Grey
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Manor Blue (1627), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.08). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 47) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Downy Grey without repainting risk. See the full Manor Blue swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Downy Grey
At Valspar, the closest color to Downy Grey is Grey Brook (5001-1B) — very close at ΔE 2.51, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47.8 vs 47) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Grey Brook swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Downy Grey
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Stormy (PPG10-14), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.33). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 49 vs 47) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Downy Grey without repainting risk. See the full Stormy swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Downy Grey
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Downy Grey is Taboo Blue (340-3DB) — very close at ΔE 3.18, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Taboo Blue swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Downy Grey
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Downy Grey is Ocean's Side (HGSW 3356) — very close at ΔE 2.63, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 47) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Ocean's Side swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Downy Grey
The closest Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Downy Grey is Adirondack (DE6339). At ΔE 0.79 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 44 vs 47). If Dunn-Edwards is your counter, order Adirondack and you'll get the same color. See the full Adirondack swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Downy Grey
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Downy Grey — the nearest deck color, Rainy Days (JG-01), is clearly different (ΔE 5.6). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Glidden 70BG 47/045 instead. See the full Rainy Days swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Downy Grey
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Downy Grey is Parma Gray (NO. 27) — very close at ΔE 2.08, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 51 vs 47) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Parma Gray swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Downy Grey
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Downy Grey. The nearest is Let It Rain (0518) at ΔE 4.14 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 49 vs 47). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Let It Rain swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Downy Grey
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Downy Grey. The nearest is Let It Rain (0518) at ΔE 3.55 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 49 vs 47). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Let It Rain swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Downy Grey
Rodda's nearest match is Kefi (R097), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.34). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 51 vs 47) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Downy Grey without repainting risk. See the full Kefi swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Downy Grey
C2 Paint doesn't make a true equivalent of Downy Grey — the nearest deck color, Bella Donna (C2-782), is clearly different (ΔE 7.13). For an exact match, any C2 Paint retailer can custom-tint Glidden 70BG 47/045 instead. See the full Bella Donna swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Downy Grey
At Clare, the closest color to Downy Grey is Cloud Watching (PNT100-MD-73) — very close at ΔE 3.24, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 50 vs 47) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cloud Watching swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Downy Grey
Portola Paints doesn't make a true equivalent of Downy Grey — the nearest deck color, Costa (COSTA), is clearly different (ΔE 5.74). For an exact match, any Portola Paints retailer can custom-tint Glidden 70BG 47/045 instead. See the full Costa swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Downy Grey
At Annie Sloan, the closest color to Downy Grey is Louis Blue (LOUIS BLUE) — very close at ΔE 3.1, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 50 vs 47) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Louis Blue swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Downy Grey
At Backdrop, the closest color to Downy Grey is Underdog (BD-UD) — very close at ΔE 3.42, though not an exact twin. It runs noticeably darker (LRV 41 vs 47) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Underdog swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Downy Grey
At Rust-Oleum, the closest color to Downy Grey is Aged Gray (285143) — very close at ΔE 3.07, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 47) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Aged Gray swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Downy Grey
Kompozit has no exact twin of Downy Grey. The nearest is Let It Rain (0518) at ΔE 3.55 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 47). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Let It Rain swatch →