Color spec
| Brand | PPG / Glidden |
| Name | Flannel Pajamas |
| SKU | PPG1043-5 |
| Hex | #8C8D99 |
| RGB | 140, 141, 153 |
| HSL | 235°, 6%, 57% |
| LRV | 27 |
| Undertone | cool blue tone |
| Family | Gray |
About PPG / Glidden Flannel Pajamas
Flannel Pajamas sits in the mid-range at LRV 27, 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.
Flannel Pajamas 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 by brand
9 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
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
C2 Paint
Clare
Similar PPG / Glidden colors
closest in the PPG / Glidden deckThe nearest shades to Flannel Pajamas within PPG / Glidden'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 #8C8D99 in HSL space. Pair Flannel Pajamas 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.
PPG / Glidden Flannel Pajamas Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Flannel Pajamas 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 PPG / Glidden PPG1043-5 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Flannel Pajamas
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Flannel Pajamas. The nearest is Gentle Grape (SW 9074) at ΔE 4.34 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 27). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Gentle Grape swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Flannel Pajamas
Behr has no exact twin of Flannel Pajamas. The nearest is Ancient Pewter (PMD-73) at ΔE 4.91 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 27). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Ancient Pewter swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Flannel Pajamas
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Flannel Pajamas is Faded Violet (CSP-455) — very close at ΔE 2.64, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 27) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Faded Violet swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Flannel Pajamas
Valspar has no exact twin of Flannel Pajamas. The nearest is Blue Cashmere (M339) at ΔE 4.9 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 25.4 vs 27). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Blue Cashmere swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Flannel Pajamas
The closest Glidden equivalent of Flannel Pajamas is Flannel Pajamas (PPG1043-5). At ΔE 0.8 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 27). If Glidden is your counter, order Flannel Pajamas and you'll get the same color. See the full Flannel Pajamas swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Flannel Pajamas
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Flannel Pajamas. The nearest is Great Greige (HGSW 3394) at ΔE 3.55 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 27). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Great Greige swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Flannel Pajamas
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Flannel Pajamas. The nearest is Nightcap (C2-779) at ΔE 4.16 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 25 vs 27). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Nightcap swatch →