Color spec
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Amazing Gray |
| SKU | SW 7044 |
| Hex | #BEB5A9 |
| RGB | 190, 181, 169 |
| HSL | 34°, 14%, 70% |
| LRV | 47 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Sherwin-Williams Amazing Gray
Amazing 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.
Amazing 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.
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
Kompozit
Similar Sherwin-Williams colors
closest in the Sherwin-Williams deckThe nearest shades to Amazing Gray within Sherwin-Williams'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 #BEB5A9 in HSL space. Pair Amazing 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.
Sherwin-Williams Amazing Gray Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Amazing 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 Sherwin-Williams SW 7044 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of Amazing Gray
Behr's nearest match is Smokestack (N220-3), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.55). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Amazing Gray without repainting risk. See the full Smokestack swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Amazing Gray
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Amazing Gray is Cosmopolitan (CSP-100) — very close at ΔE 2.28, 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 Cosmopolitan swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Amazing Gray
Valspar's nearest match is Frappe (6003-1B), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.04). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47.1 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Amazing Gray without repainting risk. See the full Frappe swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Amazing Gray
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Ghost Writer (PPG1007-3), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.67). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Amazing Gray without repainting risk. See the full Ghost Writer swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Amazing Gray
Glidden's nearest match is Ghost Writer (PPG1007-3), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.96). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Amazing Gray without repainting risk. See the full Ghost Writer swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Amazing Gray
The closest Dutch Boy equivalent of Amazing Gray is Rhino-ed Gray (440-2DB). 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 47 vs 47). If Dutch Boy is your counter, order Rhino-ed Gray and you'll get the same color. See the full Rhino-ed Gray swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Amazing Gray
The closest HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Amazing Gray is Anew Gray (HGSW 3466). At ΔE 0.27 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 Amazing Gray
The closest Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Amazing Gray is Drifting (DEC770). At ΔE 0.55 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 43 vs 47). If Dunn-Edwards is your counter, order Drifting and you'll get the same color. See the full Drifting swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Amazing Gray
Magnolia Home's nearest match is Sunday Stroll (JG-19), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.49). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Amazing Gray without repainting risk. See the full Sunday Stroll swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Amazing Gray
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Amazing Gray is Jitney (NO. 293) — very close at ΔE 2.79, 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 Amazing Gray
The closest Diamond Vogel equivalent of Amazing Gray is Marshy Habitat (0204). At ΔE 0.96 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 45 vs 47). If Diamond Vogel is your counter, order Marshy Habitat and you'll get the same color. See the full Marshy Habitat swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Amazing Gray
The closest Hirshfield's equivalent of Amazing Gray is Light Lichen (0211). At ΔE 0.53 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 Light Lichen and you'll get the same color. See the full Light Lichen swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Amazing Gray
At Rodda, the closest color to Amazing Gray is Hearth (CA045) — very close at ΔE 2.27, 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 Hearth swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Amazing Gray
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Amazing Gray is Vex (C2-927) — very close at ΔE 3.33, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 47) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Vex swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Amazing Gray
At Clare, the closest color to Amazing Gray is Greige (PNT100-LT-13) — very close at ΔE 3.4, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 49 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Greige swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Amazing Gray
At Portola Paints, the closest color to Amazing Gray is Piano Room (PIANO ROOM) — very close at ΔE 2.47, 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 →
Kompozit Equivalent of Amazing Gray
The closest Kompozit equivalent of Amazing Gray is Light Lichen (0211). At ΔE 0.53 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 Kompozit is your counter, order Light Lichen and you'll get the same color. See the full Light Lichen swatch →