Color spec
| Brand | HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Refracted |
| SKU | HGSW 3396 |
| Hex | #B5B1B5 |
| RGB | 181, 177, 181 |
| HSL | 300°, 3%, 70% |
| LRV | 45 |
| Undertone | true neutral (no measurable hue) |
| Family | Gray |
About HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Refracted
Refracted sits in the mid-range at LRV 45, 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.
Refracted 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
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Dutch Boy
Behr
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
Magnolia Home
Kompozit
C2 Paint
Benjamin Moore
Farrow & Ball
Clare
Backdrop
Similar HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams colors
closest in the HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams deckThe nearest shades to Refracted 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 #B5B1B5 in HSL space. Pair Refracted 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 Refracted Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Refracted 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 3396 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Refracted
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Refracted is Swanky Gray (SW 6261). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same true neutral undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 45). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Swanky Gray and you'll get the same color. See the full Swanky Gray swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Refracted
The closest Valspar equivalent of Refracted is Frisky Whiskers (8004-1C). At ΔE 0.87 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same true neutral undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 45). If Valspar is your counter, order Frisky Whiskers and you'll get the same color. See the full Frisky Whiskers swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Refracted
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Refracted is Silver Bells (PPG1003-3). At ΔE 0.87 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same true neutral undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 45). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Silver Bells and you'll get the same color. See the full Silver Bells swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Refracted
The closest Dutch Boy equivalent of Refracted is Gracious Gray (444-2DB). At ΔE 0.96 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same true neutral undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 45). If Dutch Boy is your counter, order Gracious Gray and you'll get the same color. See the full Gracious Gray swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Refracted
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Heliotrope Gray (DEGR78), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.09). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 47 vs 45) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Refracted without repainting risk. See the full Heliotrope Gray swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Refracted
At Behr, the closest color to Refracted is Sparrow (780F-4) — very close at ΔE 2.89, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 45) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sparrow swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Refracted
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Refracted is Buffed Plum (1317) — very close at ΔE 3.02, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 45) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Buffed Plum swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Refracted
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Refracted is Silver Dollar (1460) — very close at ΔE 3.14, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 45) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Silver Dollar swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Refracted
Kompozit has no exact twin of Refracted. The nearest is Praise Giving (0540) at ΔE 4.59 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 45). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Praise Giving swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Refracted
C2 Paint doesn't make a true equivalent of Refracted — the nearest deck color, Tailored (C2-958), is clearly different (ΔE 5.18). For an exact match, any C2 Paint retailer can custom-tint HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams HGSW 3396 instead. See the full Tailored swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Refracted
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Refracted — the nearest deck color, Dove Tale (NO. 267), is clearly different (ΔE 5.3). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams HGSW 3396 instead. See the full Dove Tale swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Refracted
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Refracted — the nearest deck color, Greige (PNT100-LT-13), is clearly different (ΔE 5.75). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams HGSW 3396 instead. See the full Greige swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Refracted
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Refracted — the nearest deck color, Tranquil Waters (JG-162), is clearly different (ΔE 7.15). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams HGSW 3396 instead. See the full Tranquil Waters swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Refracted
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Refracted — the nearest deck color, Underdog (BD-UD), is clearly different (ΔE 9.89). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams HGSW 3396 instead. See the full Underdog swatch →