Color spec
| Brand | Valspar |
| Name | Bedside Manner |
| SKU | T671 |
| Hex | #AAB5BF |
| RGB | 170, 181, 191 |
| HSL | 209°, 14%, 71% |
| LRV | 45.1 |
| Undertone | cool blue tone |
| Family | Gray |
About Valspar Bedside Manner
Bedside Manner sits in the mid-range at LRV 45.1, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its blue 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.
Bedside Manner 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
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 gray from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Annie Sloan
Backdrop
Rust-Oleum
Kompozit
Similar Valspar colors
closest in the Valspar deckThe nearest shades to Bedside Manner within Valspar'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 #AAB5BF in HSL space. Pair Bedside Manner 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.
Valspar Bedside Manner Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Bedside Manner 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 Valspar T671 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Bedside Manner
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Bedside Manner is Jubilee (SW 6248) — very close at ΔE 2.83, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 45.1) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Jubilee swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Bedside Manner
The closest Behr equivalent of Bedside Manner is Calming Space (ICC-45). At ΔE 0.94 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 45.1). If Behr is your counter, order Calming Space and you'll get the same color. See the full Calming Space swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Bedside Manner
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Celtic Blue (ES-31), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.72). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 45.1) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Bedside Manner without repainting risk. See the full Celtic Blue swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Bedside Manner
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Bedside Manner is Blue Beard (PPG1042-4) — very close at ΔE 2.39, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 45.1) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Blue Beard swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Bedside Manner
At Glidden, the closest color to Bedside Manner is Blue Beard (PPG1042-4) — very close at ΔE 2.61, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 45.1) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Blue Beard swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Bedside Manner
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Bedside Manner. The nearest is Wintered Morn (342-3DB) at ΔE 3.95 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 45.1). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Wintered Morn swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Bedside Manner
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Bedside Manner is Sea Island Cotton (HGSW 3365) — very close at ΔE 2.83, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 45.1) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sea Island Cotton swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Bedside Manner
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Glen Falls (DE6332), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.07). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 45.1) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Bedside Manner without repainting risk. See the full Glen Falls swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Bedside Manner
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Bedside Manner. The nearest is Lulworth Blue (NO. 89) at ΔE 4.55 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 45.1). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Lulworth Blue swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Bedside Manner
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Bedside Manner is Cystern (0511) — very close at ΔE 2.92, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 45.1) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cystern swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Bedside Manner
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Bedside Manner is Cystern (0511) — very close at ΔE 2.42, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 45.1) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cystern swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Bedside Manner
Rodda has no exact twin of Bedside Manner. The nearest is Zinc (CA193) at ΔE 3.91 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 45.1). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Zinc swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Bedside Manner
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Bedside Manner is Well Water (BD18) — very close at ΔE 2.98, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 45.1) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Well Water swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Bedside Manner
At Clare, the closest color to Bedside Manner is Cloud Watching (PNT100-MD-73) — very close at ΔE 3.06, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 50 vs 45.1) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cloud Watching swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Bedside Manner
At Annie Sloan, the closest color to Bedside Manner is Louis Blue (LOUIS BLUE) — very close at ΔE 2.89, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 50 vs 45.1) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Louis Blue swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Bedside Manner
Backdrop has no exact twin of Bedside Manner. The nearest is Underdog (BD-UD) at ΔE 3.71 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 41 vs 45.1). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Underdog swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Bedside Manner
Rust-Oleum has no exact twin of Bedside Manner. The nearest is Aged Gray (285143) at ΔE 3.88 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 48 vs 45.1). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Aged Gray swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Bedside Manner
At Kompozit, the closest color to Bedside Manner is Cystern (0511) — very close at ΔE 2.42, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 43 vs 45.1) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cystern swatch →