Color spec
| Brand | Kompozit |
| Name | Thistle Gray |
| SKU | 0197 |
| Hex | #C0B6A8 |
| RGB | 192, 182, 168 |
| HSL | 35°, 16%, 71% |
| LRV | 47 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Kompozit Thistle Gray
Thistle Gray sits in the mid-range at LRV 47, 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.
Thistle 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 by brand
17 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
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Portola Paints
Similar Kompozit colors
closest in the Kompozit deckThe nearest shades to Thistle Gray within Kompozit'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 #C0B6A8 in HSL space. Pair Thistle 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.
Kompozit Thistle Gray Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Thistle 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 Kompozit 0197 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Thistle Gray
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Thistle Gray is Analytical Gray (SW 7051). At ΔE 0.81 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Analytical Gray and you'll get the same color. See the full Analytical Gray swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Thistle Gray
Behr's nearest match is Pasha Brown (MQ2-51), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.13). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Thistle Gray without repainting risk. See the full Pasha Brown swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Thistle Gray
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Gallery Buff (CSP-225), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.78). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Thistle Gray without repainting risk. See the full Gallery Buff swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Thistle Gray
The closest Valspar equivalent of Thistle Gray is Luxe Gray (8005-4C). At ΔE 0.85 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47). If Valspar is your counter, order Luxe Gray and you'll get the same color. See the full Luxe Gray swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Thistle Gray
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Thistle Gray is Ghost Writer (PPG1007-3) — very close at ΔE 2.45, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Ghost Writer swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Thistle Gray
At Glidden, the closest color to Thistle Gray is Ghost Writer (PPG1007-3) — very close at ΔE 2.54, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Ghost Writer swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Thistle Gray
The closest Dutch Boy equivalent of Thistle Gray is Comfortable Gray (443-2DB). At ΔE 0.85 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47). If Dutch Boy is your counter, order Comfortable Gray and you'll get the same color. See the full Comfortable Gray swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Thistle Gray
The closest HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Thistle Gray is Anew Gray (HGSW 3466). At ΔE 0.85 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47). If HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Anew Gray and you'll get the same color. See the full Anew Gray swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Thistle Gray
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Ash Gray (DEC751), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.64). It runs slightly darker (LRV 44 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Thistle Gray without repainting risk. See the full Ash Gray swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Thistle Gray
Magnolia Home's nearest match is Sunday Stroll (JG-19), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.99). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Thistle Gray without repainting risk. See the full Sunday Stroll swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Thistle Gray
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Thistle Gray is Jitney (NO. 293) — very close at ΔE 2.38, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Jitney swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Thistle Gray
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Light Lichen (0211), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.57). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 49 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Thistle Gray without repainting risk. See the full Light Lichen swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Thistle Gray
The closest Hirshfield's equivalent of Thistle Gray is Thistle Gray (0197). 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 48 vs 47). If Hirshfield's is your counter, order Thistle Gray and you'll get the same color. See the full Thistle Gray swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Thistle Gray
Rodda's nearest match is Hearth (CA045), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.86). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Thistle Gray without repainting risk. See the full Hearth swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Thistle Gray
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Thistle Gray is Ostrich (C2-909) — very close at ΔE 2.6, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Ostrich swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Thistle Gray
Clare has no exact twin of Thistle Gray. The nearest is Greige (PNT100-LT-13) at ΔE 4.02 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 49 vs 47). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Greige swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Thistle Gray
At Portola Paints, the closest color to Thistle Gray is Piano Room (PIANO ROOM) — very close at ΔE 2.91, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Piano Room swatch →