Color spec
| Brand | Glidden |
| Name | Gibraltar Gray |
| SKU | PPG1002-6 |
| Hex | #6F6A68 |
| RGB | 111, 106, 104 |
| HSL | 17°, 3%, 42% |
| LRV | 15 |
| Undertone | true neutral (no measurable hue) |
| Family | Gray |
About Glidden Gibraltar Gray
With an LRV of 15, Gibraltar Gray is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. Because it carries almost no measurable hue, it stays a true neutral and pairs cleanly with nearly any trim or floor. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.
Gibraltar Gray works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. 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 Gibraltar Gray 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 #6F6A68 in HSL space. Pair Gibraltar 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.
Glidden Gibraltar Gray Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Gibraltar 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 Glidden PPG1002-6 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Gibraltar Gray
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Gibraltar Gray. The nearest is Garret Gray (SW 6075) at ΔE 4.24 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 15 vs 15). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Garret Gray swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Gibraltar Gray
At Behr, the closest color to Gibraltar Gray is Mined Coal (PPU18-18) — very close at ΔE 2.42, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 14 vs 15) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mined Coal swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Gibraltar Gray
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Gibraltar Gray is Arctic Seal (CSP-15) — very close at ΔE 2.86, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 15 vs 15) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Arctic Seal swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Gibraltar Gray
The closest Valspar equivalent of Gibraltar Gray is Vintage Boots (M350). At ΔE 0.68 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same true neutral undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 14.8 vs 15). If Valspar is your counter, order Vintage Boots and you'll get the same color. See the full Vintage Boots swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Gibraltar Gray
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Gibraltar Gray is Gibraltar Gray (PPG1002-6). At ΔE 0.7 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same true neutral undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 15 vs 15). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Gibraltar Gray and you'll get the same color. See the full Gibraltar Gray swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Gibraltar Gray
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Galvanized Shadow (443-6DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.95). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 14 vs 15) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Gibraltar Gray without repainting risk. See the full Galvanized Shadow swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Gibraltar Gray
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Gibraltar Gray. The nearest is Weather Worn (HGSW 2472) at ΔE 4.24 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 15 vs 15). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Weather Worn swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Gibraltar Gray
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Gibraltar Gray is Boat Anchor (DE6377) — very close at ΔE 2.18, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 14 vs 15) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Boat Anchor swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Gibraltar Gray
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Gibraltar Gray is Salvaged (JG-147) — very close at ΔE 2.05, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 13 vs 15) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Salvaged swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Gibraltar Gray
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Gibraltar Gray. The nearest is London Clay (NO. 244) at ΔE 4.19 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 14 vs 15). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full London Clay swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Gibraltar Gray
Diamond Vogel doesn't make a true equivalent of Gibraltar Gray — the nearest deck color, Tornado Wind (0584), is clearly different (ΔE 5.82). For an exact match, any Diamond Vogel retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1002-6 instead. See the full Tornado Wind swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Gibraltar Gray
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Gibraltar Gray. The nearest is Grey Locks (0570) at ΔE 4.79 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 16 vs 15). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Grey Locks swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Gibraltar Gray
The closest Rodda equivalent of Gibraltar Gray is Western Saddle (CA206). At ΔE 0.77 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same true neutral undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 14 vs 15). If Rodda is your counter, order Western Saddle and you'll get the same color. See the full Western Saddle swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Gibraltar Gray
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Gibraltar Gray. The nearest is Wildwood (C2-854) at ΔE 4.01 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 15 vs 15). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Wildwood swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Gibraltar Gray
Clare has no exact twin of Gibraltar Gray. The nearest is Coffee Date (PNT100-DP-53) at ΔE 4.67 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 14 vs 15). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Coffee Date swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Gibraltar Gray
Portola Paints doesn't make a true equivalent of Gibraltar Gray — the nearest deck color, Carmine (CARMINE), is clearly different (ΔE 12.63). For an exact match, any Portola Paints retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1002-6 instead. See the full Carmine swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Gibraltar Gray
Annie Sloan doesn't make a true equivalent of Gibraltar Gray — the nearest deck color, Olive (OLIVE), is clearly different (ΔE 13.21). For an exact match, any Annie Sloan retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1002-6 instead. See the full Olive swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Gibraltar Gray
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Gibraltar Gray — the nearest deck color, Mom Jeans (BD-MJ), is clearly different (ΔE 12.61). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1002-6 instead. See the full Mom Jeans swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Gibraltar Gray
Rust-Oleum doesn't make a true equivalent of Gibraltar Gray — the nearest deck color, Coastal Blue (329207), is clearly different (ΔE 16.45). For an exact match, any Rust-Oleum retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1002-6 instead. See the full Coastal Blue swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Gibraltar Gray
Kompozit has no exact twin of Gibraltar Gray. The nearest is Grey Locks (0570) at ΔE 4.79 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 14 vs 15). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Grey Locks swatch →