Color spec
| Brand | Hirshfield's |
| Name | Gargoyle |
| SKU | 0550 |
| Hex | #60544F |
| RGB | 96, 84, 79 |
| HSL | 18°, 10%, 34% |
| LRV | 11 |
| Undertone | warm red tone |
| 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 by brand
11 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 gray from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
Dunn-Edwards
Rodda
C2 Paint
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →