Color spec
| Brand | PPG / Glidden |
| Name | Gray Flannel |
| SKU | PPG1013-6 |
| Hex | #585961 |
| RGB | 88, 89, 97 |
| HSL | 233°, 5%, 36% |
| LRV | 10 |
| Undertone | neutral with no strong undertone |
| Family | Gray |
About PPG / Glidden Gray Flannel
With an LRV of 10, Gray Flannel 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.
Gray Flannel 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
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 gray 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
Kompozit
Similar PPG / Glidden colors
closest in the PPG / Glidden deckThe nearest shades to Gray Flannel 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 #585961 in HSL space. Pair Gray Flannel 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 Gray Flannel Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Gray Flannel 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 PPG1013-6 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Gray Flannel
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Gray Flannel is Midnight (SW 6264) — very close at ΔE 2.92, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 10 vs 10) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Midnight swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Gray Flannel
Behr's nearest match is Dark Shadows (MQ5-2), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.44). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 10 vs 10) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Gray Flannel without repainting risk. See the full Dark Shadows swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Gray Flannel
Benjamin Moore has no exact twin of Gray Flannel. The nearest is Deep Secret (CSP-625) at ΔE 4.39 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 12 vs 10). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Deep Secret swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Gray Flannel
At Valspar, the closest color to Gray Flannel is Forge (8004-48F) — very close at ΔE 3.49, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 11 vs 10) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Forge swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Gray Flannel
The closest Glidden equivalent of Gray Flannel is Gray Flannel (PPG1013-6). At ΔE 0.55 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same true neutral undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 10 vs 10). If Glidden is your counter, order Gray Flannel and you'll get the same color. See the full Gray Flannel swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Gray Flannel
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Gray Flannel is Smoky Purple (343-7DB) — very close at ΔE 2.92, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 10 vs 10) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Smoky Purple swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Gray Flannel
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Gray Flannel is Shadow Hue (HGSW 3392) — very close at ΔE 2.92, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 10 vs 10) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Shadow Hue swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Gray Flannel
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Gray Flannel. The nearest is Blue Steel (DE6342) at ΔE 3.57 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 10 vs 10). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Blue Steel swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Gray Flannel
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Gray Flannel is Coffee Nook (JG-96) — very close at ΔE 2.99, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 9 vs 10) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Coffee Nook swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Gray Flannel
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Gray Flannel is Thunderstorm (0514) — very close at ΔE 3.37, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 12 vs 10) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Thunderstorm swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Gray Flannel
Rodda has no exact twin of Gray Flannel. The nearest is Indigo Leaves (R096) at ΔE 4.86 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 11 vs 10). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Indigo Leaves swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Gray Flannel
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Gray Flannel is Saville Row (C2-790) — very close at ΔE 2.7, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 11 vs 10) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Saville Row swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Gray Flannel
Clare has no exact twin of Gray Flannel. The nearest is Goodnight Moon (PNT100-DP-42) at ΔE 4.92 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 11 vs 10). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Goodnight Moon swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Gray Flannel
At Portola Paints, the closest color to Gray Flannel is In The Navy (IN THE NAVY) — very close at ΔE 2.26, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 9 vs 10) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full In The Navy swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Gray Flannel
At Kompozit, the closest color to Gray Flannel is Thunderstorm (0514) — very close at ΔE 3.37, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 11 vs 10) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Thunderstorm swatch →