Color spec
| Brand | PPG / Glidden |
| Name | Gray Stone |
| SKU | PPG1009-4 |
| Hex | #B6B9B5 |
| RGB | 182, 185, 181 |
| HSL | 105°, 3%, 72% |
| LRV | 48 |
| Undertone | neutral with no strong undertone |
| Family | Gray |
About PPG / Glidden Gray Stone
Gray Stone sits in the mid-range at LRV 48, 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.
Gray Stone 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
19 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
Annie Sloan
Rust-Oleum
Kompozit
Similar PPG / Glidden colors
closest in the PPG / Glidden deckThe nearest shades to Gray Stone 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 #B6B9B5 in HSL space. Pair Gray Stone 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 Stone Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Gray Stone 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 PPG1009-4 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Gray Stone
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Gray Clouds (SW 7658), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.53). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 48) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Gray Stone without repainting risk. See the full Gray Clouds swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Gray Stone
Behr's nearest match is Classic Silver (PPU18-11), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.53). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 48) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Gray Stone without repainting risk. See the full Classic Silver swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Gray Stone
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Gray Stone is Coventry Gray (HC-169). At ΔE 0.59 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same true neutral undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 48). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Coventry Gray and you'll get the same color. See the full Coventry Gray swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Gray Stone
Valspar's nearest match is Granite Dust (5006-1C), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.61). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48.1 vs 48) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Gray Stone without repainting risk. See the full Granite Dust swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Gray Stone
The closest Glidden equivalent of Gray Stone is Gray Stone (PPG1009-4). At ΔE 0.5 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same true neutral undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 48). If Glidden is your counter, order Gray Stone and you'll get the same color. See the full Gray Stone swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Gray Stone
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Fair-Minded Gray (438-3DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.07). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 48) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Gray Stone without repainting risk. See the full Fair-Minded Gray swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Gray Stone
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Gray Stone is Silvermist (HGSW 7621) — very close at ΔE 2.74, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 48) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Silvermist swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Gray Stone
The closest Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Gray Stone is Silver Chalice (DEGR66). At ΔE 0.67 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same true neutral undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 48). If Dunn-Edwards is your counter, order Silver Chalice and you'll get the same color. See the full Silver Chalice swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Gray Stone
Magnolia Home's nearest match is Day-to-day (JG-123), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.23). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 50 vs 48) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Gray Stone without repainting risk. See the full Day-to-day swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Gray Stone
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Gray Stone is Light Blue (NO. 22) — very close at ΔE 2.24, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 48) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Light Blue swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Gray Stone
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Rand Moon (0532), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.78). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 48) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Gray Stone without repainting risk. See the full Rand Moon swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Gray Stone
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Rand Moon (0532), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.75). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 48) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Gray Stone without repainting risk. See the full Rand Moon swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Gray Stone
Rodda's nearest match is Stonewash (CA183), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.93). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 48) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Gray Stone without repainting risk. See the full Stonewash swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Gray Stone
The closest C2 Paint equivalent of Gray Stone is Melodic (C2-990). At ΔE 0.8 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same true neutral undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 48). If C2 Paint is your counter, order Melodic and you'll get the same color. See the full Melodic swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Gray Stone
Portola Paints has no exact twin of Gray Stone. The nearest is Piano Room (PIANO ROOM) at ΔE 4.31 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 48). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Piano Room swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Gray Stone
At Annie Sloan, the closest color to Gray Stone is Chicago Grey (CHICAGO GREY) — very close at ΔE 2.52, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 48) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Chicago Grey swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Gray Stone
Rust-Oleum has no exact twin of Gray Stone. The nearest is Aged Gray (285143) at ΔE 4.95 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 48). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Aged Gray swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Gray Stone
Kompozit's nearest match is Rand Moon (0532), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.75). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 48) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Gray Stone without repainting risk. See the full Rand Moon swatch →