Color spec
| Brand | Hirshfield's |
| Name | Gargoyle |
| SKU | 0550 |
| Hex | #60544F |
| RGB | 96, 84, 79 |
| HSL | 18°, 10%, 34% |
| LRV | 11 |
| Undertone | red / warm |
| Family | Gray |
About Hirshfield's Gargoyle
With an LRV of 11, Gargoyle is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. Its red 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. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.
Gargoyle works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. Grays like this read as a modern neutral and sit comfortably alongside both warm woods and cool metals.
Closest matches at every US brand
20 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
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Portola Paints
Annie Sloan
Backdrop
Rust-Oleum
Kompozit
Similar Hirshfield's colors
closest in the Hirshfield's deckThe nearest shades to Gargoyle within Hirshfield's'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 #60544F in HSL space. Pair Gargoyle 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.
Hirshfield's Gargoyle Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Gargoyle 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 Hirshfield's 0550 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Gargoyle
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Gargoyle. The nearest is Prelude (SW 9620) at ΔE 4.5 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 9 vs 11). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Prelude swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Gargoyle
Behr's nearest match is Gardeners Soil (MQ2-54), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.51). It runs slightly darker (LRV 9 vs 11) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Gargoyle without repainting risk. See the full Gardeners Soil swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Gargoyle
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Gargoyle is Topeka Taupe (1463). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 11 vs 11). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Topeka Taupe and you'll get the same color. See the full Topeka Taupe swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Gargoyle
Valspar's nearest match is Hunting Boots (1001-9A), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.44). It runs slightly darker (LRV 9.4 vs 11) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Gargoyle without repainting risk. See the full Hunting Boots swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Gargoyle
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Gargoyle is Chocolate Pretzel (PPG1017-7) — very close at ΔE 2.06, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 9 vs 11) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Chocolate Pretzel swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Gargoyle
At Glidden, the closest color to Gargoyle is Authentic Brown (60YR 09/086) — very close at ΔE 2.13, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 9 vs 11) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Authentic Brown swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Gargoyle
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Gargoyle is Deeply Brown (406-6DB) — very close at ΔE 2.97, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 10 vs 11) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Deeply Brown swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Gargoyle
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams doesn't make a true equivalent of Gargoyle — the nearest deck color, Peppercorn (HGSW 1491), is clearly different (ΔE 6.53). For an exact match, any HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0550 instead. See the full Peppercorn swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Gargoyle
The closest Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Gargoyle is Deep Taupe (DEBN20). At ΔE 0.66 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 10 vs 11). If Dunn-Edwards is your counter, order Deep Taupe and you'll get the same color. See the full Deep Taupe swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Gargoyle
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Gargoyle — the nearest deck color, Conservatory (JG-158), is clearly different (ΔE 6.7). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0550 instead. See the full Conservatory swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Gargoyle
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Gargoyle — the nearest deck color, Reduced Green (NO. 313), is clearly different (ΔE 8.43). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0550 instead. See the full Reduced Green swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Gargoyle
Diamond Vogel doesn't make a true equivalent of Gargoyle — the nearest deck color, Terra Pin (0571), is clearly different (ΔE 5.2). For an exact match, any Diamond Vogel retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0550 instead. See the full Terra Pin swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Gargoyle
Rodda's nearest match is Leather Ottoman (R035), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.44). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 10 vs 11) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Gargoyle without repainting risk. See the full Leather Ottoman swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Gargoyle
The closest C2 Paint equivalent of Gargoyle is Brown Eyed Girl (C2-838). At ΔE 0.89 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 9 vs 11). If C2 Paint is your counter, order Brown Eyed Girl and you'll get the same color. See the full Brown Eyed Girl swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Gargoyle
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Gargoyle — the nearest deck color, Blackest (PNT100-DP-55), is clearly different (ΔE 6.74). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0550 instead. See the full Blackest swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Gargoyle
Portola Paints doesn't make a true equivalent of Gargoyle — the nearest deck color, Future Legend (FUTURE LEGEND), is clearly different (ΔE 10.17). For an exact match, any Portola Paints retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0550 instead. See the full Future Legend swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Gargoyle
Annie Sloan doesn't make a true equivalent of Gargoyle — the nearest deck color, Rodmell (RODMELL), is clearly different (ΔE 8.43). For an exact match, any Annie Sloan retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0550 instead. See the full Rodmell swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Gargoyle
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Gargoyle — the nearest deck color, It's a Date (BD-IT), is clearly different (ΔE 8.11). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0550 instead. See the full It's a Date swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Gargoyle
Rust-Oleum doesn't make a true equivalent of Gargoyle — the nearest deck color, Rainforest Green (391445), is clearly different (ΔE 19.81). For an exact match, any Rust-Oleum retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0550 instead. See the full Rainforest Green swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Gargoyle
The closest Kompozit equivalent of Gargoyle is Gargoyle (0550). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 9 vs 11). If Kompozit is your counter, order Gargoyle and you'll get the same color. See the full Gargoyle swatch →