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Glidden Warm Grey Flannel50RR 32/029 · #A39A9D · LRV 32

Warm Grey Flannel reads as a neutral with no strong undertone — mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light. The notes below cover the color's details, what Glidden 50RR 32/029 actually looks like under different light, and the closest matches at competing US brands.

GLIDDEN WARM GREY FLANNEL
RGB 163, 154, 157LRV 32

Color spec

BrandGlidden
NameWarm Grey Flannel
SKU50RR 32/029
Hex#A39A9D
RGB163, 154, 157
HSL340°, 5%, 62%
LRV32
Undertoneneutral with no strong undertone
FamilyGray
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About Glidden Warm Grey Flannel

Warm Grey Flannel sits in the mid-range at LRV 32, 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.

Warm Grey Flannel 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 by brand

11 brands within ΔE 5

The 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 gray from that brand.

Sherwin-Williams

1,947 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.37
All gray at Sherwin-Williams →
SW 9167 · #9E9793 · ΔE 4.37 · LRV 32

Behr

5,644 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.28
All gray at Behr →
740B-4 · #9F9799 · ΔE 1.28 · LRV 32
PPU17-12 · #A89C98 · ΔE 3.75 · LRV 34
PMD-53 · #AB9998 · ΔE 4.01 · LRV 34

Benjamin Moore

4,068 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.54
All gray at Benjamin Moore →
1461 · #A09E9D · ΔE 4.54 · LRV 35

Valspar

2,858 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.89
All gray at Valspar →
8006-12D · #9D999A · ΔE 2.89 · LRV 32
V124-4 · #9D999A · ΔE 2.89 · LRV 32.4
V125-4 · #9B999E · ΔE 3.41 · LRV 32.2
8006-11D · #9D9C9C · ΔE 4.59 · LRV 33

PPG / Glidden

2,132 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.6
All gray at PPG / Glidden →
PPG1047-5 · #AA9C9C · ΔE 2.6 · LRV 35
PPG1003-4 · #A59F9F · ΔE 2.67 · LRV 35

Dutch Boy

1,340 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.28
All gray at Dutch Boy →
444-3DB · #A7A0A1 · ΔE 2.28 · LRV 36
HGSW 2444 · #9E9793 · ΔE 4.37 · LRV 32
HGSW 9167 · #9E9793 · ΔE 4.37 · LRV 32

Dunn-Edwards

2,298 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.34
All gray at Dunn-Edwards →
DE6060 · #A79994 · ΔE 4.34 · LRV 31
DEGR10 · #A39D99 · ΔE 4.49 · LRV 34

Diamond Vogel

1,386 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.8
All gray at Diamond Vogel →
0554 · #9E9999 · ΔE 2.8 · LRV 32
0548 · #A09D9D · ΔE 3.64 · LRV 34

Hirshfield's

1,469 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.64
All gray at Hirshfield's →
0548 · #9D9A9A · ΔE 3.64 · LRV 34

Kompozit

1,321 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.64
All gray at Kompozit →
0548 · #9D9A9A · ΔE 3.64 · LRV 33

Similar Glidden colors

closest in the Glidden deck

The nearest shades to Warm Grey Flannel within Glidden's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.

PPG1047-5 · LRV 35
PPG1003-4 · LRV 35
PPG0995-5 · LRV 35
30YY 33/047 · LRV 33
PPG0998-4 · LRV 34
50BG 33/025 · LRV 33

Coordinated palette

Generated by hue-rotating #A39A9D in HSL space. Pair Warm Grey Flannel with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.

COMPLEMENTARY
#A39A9D + #9AA3A0
TRIADIC
#A39A9D · #9DA39A · #9A9DA3
ANALOGOUS
#A39AA2 · #A39A9D · #A39C9A

Accessibility (WCAG contrast)

Sample text on white
2.74:1fail
Sample text on black
7.67:1AAA

WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.

Glidden Warm Grey Flannel Equivalents at Other Brands

Matching Warm Grey Flannel 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 50RR 32/029 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.

Behr Equivalent of Warm Grey Flannel

Behr's nearest match is Suede Leather (740B-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.28). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Warm Grey Flannel without repainting risk. See the full Suede Leather swatch →

Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Warm Grey Flannel

Benjamin Moore has no exact twin of Warm Grey Flannel. The nearest is Sterling Silver (1461) at ΔE 4.54 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 35 vs 32). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sterling Silver swatch →

Valspar Equivalent of Warm Grey Flannel

Valspar has no exact twin of Warm Grey Flannel. The nearest is Sleepy Kitten (8006-11D) at ΔE 4.59 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 32). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sleepy Kitten swatch →

PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Warm Grey Flannel

At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Warm Grey Flannel is Coffee Custard (PPG1047-5) — very close at ΔE 2.6, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 35 vs 32) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Coffee Custard swatch →

Dutch Boy Equivalent of Warm Grey Flannel

At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Warm Grey Flannel is Timely Gray (444-3DB) — very close at ΔE 2.28, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 36 vs 32) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Timely Gray swatch →

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Warm Grey Flannel

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Warm Grey Flannel. The nearest is Highland Grey (HGSW 2444) at ΔE 4.37 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Highland Grey swatch →

Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Warm Grey Flannel

Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Warm Grey Flannel. The nearest is Wind in the Willows (DEGR10) at ΔE 4.49 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 34 vs 32). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Wind in the Willows swatch →

Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Warm Grey Flannel

Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Warm Grey Flannel. The nearest is Jet Gray (0548) at ΔE 3.64 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 34 vs 32). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Jet Gray swatch →

Hirshfield's Equivalent of Warm Grey Flannel

Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Warm Grey Flannel. The nearest is Jet Gray (0548) at ΔE 3.64 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 34 vs 32). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Jet Gray swatch →

Kompozit Equivalent of Warm Grey Flannel

Kompozit has no exact twin of Warm Grey Flannel. The nearest is Jet Gray (0548) at ΔE 3.64 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 32). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Jet Gray swatch →

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