Color spec
| Brand | HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Phantom Forest |
| SKU | HGSW 3276 |
| Hex | #B6B5AB |
| RGB | 182, 181, 171 |
| HSL | 55°, 7%, 69% |
| LRV | 46 |
| Undertone | warm yellow tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Phantom Forest
Phantom Forest 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. Its yellow undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Phantom Forest is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Greige-leaning neutrals like this are the safe whole-home choice when you want warmth without committing to a color.
Closest matches by brand
19 brands within ΔE 5The 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 neutral from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Portola Paints
Annie Sloan
Backdrop
Kompozit
Similar HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams colors
closest in the HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams deckThe nearest shades to Phantom Forest 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 #B6B5AB in HSL space. Pair Phantom Forest 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 Phantom Forest Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Phantom Forest 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 3276 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Phantom Forest
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Phantom Forest is Sensible Hue (SW 6198). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Sensible Hue and you'll get the same color. See the full Sensible Hue swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Phantom Forest
The closest Behr equivalent of Phantom Forest is Arid Plains (PPU25-07). At ΔE 0.64 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 46). If Behr is your counter, order Arid Plains and you'll get the same color. See the full Arid Plains swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Phantom Forest
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Gray Huskie (1473), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.19). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Phantom Forest without repainting risk. See the full Gray Huskie swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Phantom Forest
Valspar's nearest match is Soulful Grey (6004-1B), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.57). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45.6 vs 46) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Phantom Forest without repainting risk. See the full Soulful Grey swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Phantom Forest
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Phantom Forest. The nearest is City Street (PPG1018-3) at ΔE 3.61 — 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 City Street swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Phantom Forest
Glidden's nearest match is Aged Stucco Grey (70YY 46/053), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Phantom Forest without repainting risk. See the full Aged Stucco Grey swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Phantom Forest
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Phantom Forest is Sultry Gray (442-3DB) — very close at ΔE 3.37, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 46) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sultry Gray swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Phantom Forest
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Reclaimed Wood (DET625), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.55). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 46) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Phantom Forest without repainting risk. See the full Reclaimed Wood swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Phantom Forest
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Phantom Forest is Sunday Stroll (JG-19) — very close at ΔE 2.63, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 48 vs 46) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sunday Stroll swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Phantom Forest
Farrow & Ball's nearest match is Lamp Room Gray (NO. 88), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.77). It runs slightly darker (LRV 44 vs 46) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Phantom Forest without repainting risk. See the full Lamp Room Gray swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Phantom Forest
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Phantom Forest. The nearest is Slate Stone (0441) at ΔE 3.73 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Slate Stone swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Phantom Forest
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Quincy Granite (H0143), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.86). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Phantom Forest without repainting risk. See the full Quincy Granite swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Phantom Forest
Rodda has no exact twin of Phantom Forest. The nearest is Stone Fence (R026) at ΔE 3.61 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Stone Fence swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Phantom Forest
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Phantom Forest is Vex (C2-927) — very close at ΔE 2.33, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Vex swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Phantom Forest
Clare has no exact twin of Phantom Forest. The nearest is Money Moves (PNT100-MD-48) at ΔE 4.76 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 46). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Money Moves swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Phantom Forest
Portola Paints's nearest match is Piano Room (PIANO ROOM), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.55). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 46) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Phantom Forest without repainting risk. See the full Piano Room swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Phantom Forest
Kompozit's nearest match is Fossilized (0581), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.73). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 46) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Phantom Forest without repainting risk. See the full Fossilized swatch →