Color spec
| Brand | PPG / Glidden |
| Name | Garrison Gray |
| SKU | PPG1039-5 |
| Hex | #7B8689 |
| RGB | 123, 134, 137 |
| HSL | 193°, 6%, 51% |
| LRV | 23 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Teal |
About PPG / Glidden Garrison Gray
With an LRV of 23, Garrison Gray is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. Because it carries almost no measurable hue, it stays a true neutral and pairs cleanly with nearly any trim or floor. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.
Garrison Gray works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. Teals add character without shouting — good for a vanity, an island or a feature wall.
Closest matches by brand
18 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 teal from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Portola Paints
Backdrop
Kompozit
Similar PPG / Glidden colors
closest in the PPG / Glidden deckThe nearest shades to Garrison Gray 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 #7B8689 in HSL space. Pair Garrison 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.
PPG / Glidden Garrison Gray Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Garrison 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 PPG / Glidden PPG1039-5 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Garrison Gray
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Garrison Gray is Software (SW 7074) — very close at ΔE 2.69, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 23 vs 23) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Software swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Garrison Gray
At Behr, the closest color to Garrison Gray is Legendary Gray (PPU26-03) — very close at ΔE 3.19, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 22 vs 23) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Legendary Gray swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Garrison Gray
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Garrison Gray is Englewood Cliffs (1607) — very close at ΔE 2.83, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 24 vs 23) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Englewood Cliffs swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Garrison Gray
The closest Valspar equivalent of Garrison Gray is Sharkfin (4007-2A). At ΔE 0.68 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 23.6 vs 23). If Valspar is your counter, order Sharkfin and you'll get the same color. See the full Sharkfin swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Garrison Gray
The closest Glidden equivalent of Garrison Gray is Garrison Gray (PPG1039-5). At ΔE 0.53 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 23 vs 23). If Glidden is your counter, order Garrison Gray and you'll get the same color. See the full Garrison Gray swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Garrison Gray
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Felted Blue (430-5DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.2). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 23 vs 23) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Garrison Gray without repainting risk. See the full Felted Blue swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Garrison Gray
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Garrison Gray is Software (HGSW 1463) — very close at ΔE 2.69, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 23 vs 23) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Software swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Garrison Gray
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Garrison Gray is Shadow Effect (DET597) — very close at ΔE 2.28, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 24 vs 23) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Shadow Effect swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Garrison Gray
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Garrison Gray. The nearest is Teak Cups (JG-139) at ΔE 3.88 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 24 vs 23). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Teak Cups swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Garrison Gray
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Garrison Gray is De Nimes (NO. 299) — very close at ΔE 2.34, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 21 vs 23) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full De Nimes swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Garrison Gray
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Garrison Gray. The nearest is Ocean Storms (0506) at ΔE 4.35 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 23 vs 23). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Ocean Storms swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Garrison Gray
Hirshfield's's nearest match is London Road (0527), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.48). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 25 vs 23) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Garrison Gray without repainting risk. See the full London Road swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Garrison Gray
Rodda has no exact twin of Garrison Gray. The nearest is Evening Traveller (R015) at ΔE 4.92 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 24 vs 23). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Evening Traveller swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Garrison Gray
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Garrison Gray. The nearest is Smoking Jacket (C2-984) at ΔE 3.5 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 23 vs 23). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Smoking Jacket swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Garrison Gray
At Clare, the closest color to Garrison Gray is Irony (PNT100-MD-16) — very close at ΔE 3.23, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 21 vs 23) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Irony swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Garrison Gray
Kompozit's nearest match is London Road (0527), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.48). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 24 vs 23) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Garrison Gray without repainting risk. See the full London Road swatch →