Color spec
| Brand | HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Contemporary Grey |
| SKU | HGSW 1465 |
| Hex | #A0A5A7 |
| RGB | 160, 165, 167 |
| HSL | 197°, 4%, 64% |
| LRV | 37 |
| Undertone | true neutral (no measurable hue) |
| Family | Gray |
About HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Contemporary Grey
Contemporary Grey sits in the mid-range at LRV 37, 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.
Contemporary 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
14 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
Dutch Boy
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
Clare
Kompozit
C2 Paint
PPG / Glidden
Farrow & Ball
Magnolia Home
Backdrop
Similar HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams colors
closest in the HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams deckThe nearest shades to Contemporary Grey within HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams'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 #A0A5A7 in HSL space. Pair Contemporary 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.
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Contemporary Grey Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Contemporary 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 HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams HGSW 1465 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Contemporary Grey
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Contemporary Grey is Network Gray (SW 7073). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same true neutral undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 37). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Network Gray and you'll get the same color. See the full Network Gray swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Contemporary Grey
The closest Behr equivalent of Contemporary Grey is Iron Wood (ECC-33-1). At ΔE 0.54 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same true neutral undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 37). If Behr is your counter, order Iron Wood and you'll get the same color. See the full Iron Wood swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Contemporary Grey
The closest Dutch Boy equivalent of Contemporary Grey is Silvered Chain (435-4DB). At ΔE 0.6 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same true neutral undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 37). If Dutch Boy is your counter, order Silvered Chain and you'll get the same color. See the full Silvered Chain swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Contemporary Grey
The closest Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Contemporary Grey is Baby Seal (DE6361). At ΔE 0.86 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same true neutral undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 35 vs 37). If Dunn-Edwards is your counter, order Baby Seal and you'll get the same color. See the full Baby Seal swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Contemporary Grey
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Metropolis Mood (0526), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.14). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 37) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Contemporary Grey without repainting risk. See the full Metropolis Mood swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Contemporary Grey
Valspar's nearest match is Cloud Mountain (V115-2), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.45). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38.4 vs 37) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Contemporary Grey without repainting risk. See the full Cloud Mountain swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Contemporary Grey
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Cobblestone Path (1606), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.68). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 37) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Contemporary Grey without repainting risk. See the full Cobblestone Path swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Contemporary Grey
Clare's nearest match is Set In Stone (PNT100-LT-15), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.8). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 37) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Contemporary Grey without repainting risk. See the full Set In Stone swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Contemporary Grey
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Contemporary Grey is Stepping Stone (PPG1010-4) — very close at ΔE 2.89, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 39 vs 37) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Stepping Stone swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Contemporary Grey
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Contemporary Grey is Chain Reaction (C2-985) — very close at ΔE 3.03, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 37) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Chain Reaction swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Contemporary Grey
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Contemporary Grey is Manor House Gray (NO. 265) — very close at ΔE 3.2, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 35 vs 37) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Manor House Gray swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Contemporary Grey
Kompozit has no exact twin of Contemporary Grey. The nearest is Baby Seal (0519) at ΔE 3.62 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 37). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Baby Seal swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Contemporary Grey
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Contemporary Grey. The nearest is Vintage Weathervane (JG-137) at ΔE 4.33 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 37). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Vintage Weathervane swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Contemporary Grey
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Contemporary Grey — the nearest deck color, Nuevo (BD-NU), is clearly different (ΔE 5.8). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams HGSW 1465 instead. See the full Nuevo swatch →