Color spec
| Brand | HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Magnetic Gray |
| SKU | HGSW 1506 |
| Hex | #B2B5AF |
| RGB | 178, 181, 175 |
| HSL | 90°, 4%, 70% |
| LRV | 46 |
| Undertone | true neutral (no measurable hue) |
| Family | Gray |
About HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Magnetic Gray
Magnetic Gray sits in the mid-range at LRV 46, 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.
Magnetic Gray 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
Dunn-Edwards
Valspar
Kompozit
PPG / Glidden
Behr
Farrow & Ball
Benjamin Moore
C2 Paint
Dutch Boy
Magnolia Home
Diamond Vogel
Backdrop
Clare
Similar HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams colors
closest in the HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams deckThe nearest shades to Magnetic Gray 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 #B2B5AF in HSL space. Pair Magnetic 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.
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Magnetic Gray Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Magnetic 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 HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams HGSW 1506 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Magnetic Gray
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Magnetic Gray is Magnetic Gray (SW 7058). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same true neutral undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Magnetic Gray and you'll get the same color. See the full Magnetic Gray swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Magnetic Gray
The closest Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Magnetic Gray is Church Mouse (DET603). At ΔE 0.49 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same true neutral undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46). If Dunn-Edwards is your counter, order Church Mouse and you'll get the same color. See the full Church Mouse swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Magnetic Gray
Valspar's nearest match is Urban Sunrise (4004-1B), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.57). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45.3 vs 46) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Magnetic Gray without repainting risk. See the full Urban Sunrise swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Magnetic Gray
Behr's nearest match is Heirloom Silver (PPU25-08), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.6). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Magnetic Gray without repainting risk. See the full Heirloom Silver swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Magnetic Gray
Farrow & Ball's nearest match is Lamp Room Gray (NO. 88), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.76). It runs slightly darker (LRV 44 vs 46) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Magnetic Gray without repainting risk. See the full Lamp Room Gray swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Magnetic Gray
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Sea Haze (2137-50), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.86). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 46) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Magnetic Gray without repainting risk. See the full Sea Haze swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Magnetic Gray
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Magnetic Gray is Trout Gray (426-4DB) — very close at ΔE 2.36, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 46) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Trout Gray swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Magnetic Gray
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Magnetic Gray is Slate Stone (0441) — very close at ΔE 2.51, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Slate Stone swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Magnetic Gray
At Kompozit, the closest color to Magnetic Gray is Slate Stone (0441) — very close at ΔE 2.7, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 44 vs 46) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Slate Stone swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Magnetic Gray
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Magnetic Gray is Tailored (C2-958) — very close at ΔE 3.35, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 44 vs 46) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Tailored swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Magnetic Gray
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Magnetic Gray. The nearest is Rainy Days (JG-01) at ΔE 4.86 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 46). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Rainy Days swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Magnetic Gray
PPG / Glidden doesn't make a true equivalent of Magnetic Gray — the nearest deck color, Gray Marble (PPG1002-4), is clearly different (ΔE 5.42). For an exact match, any PPG / Glidden retailer can custom-tint HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams HGSW 1506 instead. See the full Gray Marble swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Magnetic Gray
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Magnetic Gray — the nearest deck color, Money Moves (PNT100-MD-48), is clearly different (ΔE 5.69). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams HGSW 1506 instead. See the full Money Moves swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Magnetic Gray
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Magnetic Gray — the nearest deck color, Underdog (BD-UD), is clearly different (ΔE 7.55). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams HGSW 1506 instead. See the full Underdog swatch →