Color spec
| Brand | HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Gris |
| SKU | HGSW 7659 |
| Hex | #A5A9A8 |
| RGB | 165, 169, 168 |
| HSL | 165°, 2%, 65% |
| LRV | 39 |
| Undertone | true neutral (no measurable hue) |
| Family | Gray |
About HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Gris
Gris sits in the mid-range at LRV 39, 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.
Gris 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
Dutch Boy
Benjamin Moore
C2 Paint
PPG / Glidden
Behr
Valspar
Diamond Vogel
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Kompozit
Clare
Backdrop
Similar HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams colors
closest in the HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams deckThe nearest shades to Gris 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 #A5A9A8 in HSL space. Pair Gris 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 Gris Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Gris 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 7659 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Gris
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Gris is Gris (SW 7659). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same true neutral undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Gris and you'll get the same color. See the full Gris swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Gris
The closest Dutch Boy equivalent of Gris is Ironed Gray (436-4DB). At ΔE 0.72 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same true neutral undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 39). If Dutch Boy is your counter, order Ironed Gray and you'll get the same color. See the full Ironed Gray swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Gris
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Gris is Slate (CW-700). At ΔE 0.73 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same true neutral undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Slate and you'll get the same color. See the full Slate swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Gris
C2 Paint's nearest match is Monday Morning (C2-987), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.09). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 39) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Gris without repainting risk. See the full Monday Morning swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Gris
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Stepping Stone (PPG1010-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.13). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Gris without repainting risk. See the full Stepping Stone swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Gris
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Gris is Castlerock (DE6375) — very close at ΔE 2.21, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 37 vs 39) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Castlerock swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Gris
At Behr, the closest color to Gris is Silver Gray (6694) — very close at ΔE 2.3, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Silver Gray swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Gris
At Valspar, the closest color to Gris is Warm Shale (M219) — very close at ΔE 2.54, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38.5 vs 39) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Warm Shale swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Gris
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Gris is Weathered Windmill (JG-15) — very close at ΔE 2.62, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Weathered Windmill swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Gris
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Gris. The nearest is Pale Slate (H045) at ΔE 3.53 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 39). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Pale Slate swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Gris
Backdrop has no exact twin of Gris. The nearest is Nuevo (BD-NU) at ΔE 4.11 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 39). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Nuevo swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Gris
Kompozit has no exact twin of Gris. The nearest is Beacon Fog (0490) at ΔE 4.26 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Beacon Fog swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Gris
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Gris — the nearest deck color, Mellow Mood (PNT100-DP-78), is clearly different (ΔE 6.47). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams HGSW 7659 instead. See the full Mellow Mood swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Gris
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Gris — the nearest deck color, Dix Blue (NO. 82), is clearly different (ΔE 8.14). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams HGSW 7659 instead. See the full Dix Blue swatch →