Color spec
| Brand | HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Techno Gray |
| SKU | HGSW 6170 |
| Hex | #BFB9AA |
| RGB | 191, 185, 170 |
| HSL | 43°, 14%, 71% |
| LRV | 49 |
| Undertone | red-orange / warm |
| Family | Neutral |
About HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Techno Gray
Techno Gray sits in the mid-range at LRV 49, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its orange 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.
Techno Gray 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 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 neutral from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Diamond Vogel
Dunn-Edwards
Kompozit
Benjamin Moore
Farrow & Ball
Valspar
Magnolia Home
PPG / Glidden
Dutch Boy
C2 Paint
Clare
Backdrop
Similar HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams colors
closest in the HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams deckThe nearest shades to Techno 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 #BFB9AA in HSL space. Pair Techno 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 Techno Gray Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Techno 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 6170 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Techno Gray
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Techno Gray is Techno Gray (SW 6170). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 49). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Techno Gray and you'll get the same color. See the full Techno Gray swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Techno Gray
Kompozit's nearest match is Frond (0232), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.09). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 50 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Techno Gray without repainting risk. See the full Frond swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Techno Gray
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Light Lichen (0211), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.17). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Techno Gray without repainting risk. See the full Light Lichen swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Techno Gray
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Thunder (AF-685), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.69). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Techno Gray without repainting risk. See the full Thunder swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Techno Gray
Magnolia Home's nearest match is Sunday Stroll (JG-19), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.84). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Techno Gray without repainting risk. See the full Sunday Stroll swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Techno Gray
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Stoneware Clay (DEGR16), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.95). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 49) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Techno Gray without repainting risk. See the full Stoneware Clay swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Techno Gray
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Techno Gray is Cliff Face (422-3DB) — very close at ΔE 2.03, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 49) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cliff Face swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Techno Gray
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Techno Gray is Rocky Road (PPG1000-2) — very close at ΔE 2.41, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Rocky Road swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Techno Gray
At Behr, the closest color to Techno Gray is Smokestack (N220-3) — very close at ΔE 2.47, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 49) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Smokestack swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Techno Gray
At Valspar, the closest color to Techno Gray is Luxe Gray (8005-4C) — very close at ΔE 2.47, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 47 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Luxe Gray swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Techno Gray
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Techno Gray is Wall White (NO. 58) — very close at ΔE 2.68, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 50 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Wall White swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Techno Gray
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Techno Gray is Fava (C2-943) — very close at ΔE 3.05, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 50 vs 49) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Fava swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Techno Gray
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Techno Gray — the nearest deck color, Greige (PNT100-LT-13), is clearly different (ΔE 5.47). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams HGSW 6170 instead. See the full Greige swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Techno Gray
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Techno Gray — the nearest deck color, Underdog (BD-UD), is clearly different (ΔE 12.79). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams HGSW 6170 instead. See the full Underdog swatch →