Color spec
| Brand | Valspar |
| Name | Gallery Grey |
| SKU | 2006-10B |
| Hex | #C2B5A7 |
| RGB | 194, 181, 167 |
| HSL | 31°, 18%, 71% |
| LRV | 47.1 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Valspar Gallery Grey
Gallery Grey sits in the mid-range at LRV 47.1, 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.
Gallery Grey 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.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
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 Valspar colors
closest in the Valspar deckThe nearest shades to Gallery Grey 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 #C2B5A7 in HSL space. Pair Gallery Grey 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 Gallery Grey Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Gallery Grey 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 2006-10B directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Gallery Grey
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Gallery Grey is Diverse Beige (SW 6079). At ΔE 0.83 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47.1). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Diverse Beige and you'll get the same color. See the full Diverse Beige swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Gallery Grey
Behr's nearest match is Pasha Brown (MQ2-51), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.27). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47.1) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Gallery Grey without repainting risk. See the full Pasha Brown swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Gallery Grey
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Gallery Grey is Gallery Buff (CSP-225) — very close at ΔE 2.78, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47.1) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Gallery Buff swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Gallery Grey
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Gallery Grey is Ghost Writer (PPG1007-3) — very close at ΔE 3.36, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47.1) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Ghost Writer swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Gallery Grey
Glidden has no exact twin of Gallery Grey. The nearest is Ghost Writer (PPG1007-3) at ΔE 3.74 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 47.1). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Ghost Writer swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Gallery Grey
The closest Dutch Boy equivalent of Gallery Grey is Bare Titanium (404-2DB). At ΔE 0.83 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47.1). If Dutch Boy is your counter, order Bare Titanium and you'll get the same color. See the full Bare Titanium swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Gallery Grey
The closest HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Gallery Grey is Diverse Beige (HGSW 3086). At ΔE 0.83 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47.1). If HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Diverse Beige and you'll get the same color. See the full Diverse Beige swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Gallery Grey
The closest Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Gallery Grey is Ash Gray (DEC751). At ΔE 0.85 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 44 vs 47.1). If Dunn-Edwards is your counter, order Ash Gray and you'll get the same color. See the full Ash Gray swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Gallery Grey
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Gallery Grey is Sunday Stroll (JG-19) — very close at ΔE 3.25, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 47.1) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sunday Stroll swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Gallery Grey
Farrow & Ball's nearest match is Jitney (NO. 293), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.24). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 47.1) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Gallery Grey without repainting risk. See the full Jitney swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Gallery Grey
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Gallery Grey is Thistle Gray (0197) — very close at ΔE 2.17, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 49 vs 47.1) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Thistle Gray swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Gallery Grey
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Thistle Gray (0197), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.49). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 47.1) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Gallery Grey without repainting risk. See the full Thistle Gray swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Gallery Grey
The closest Rodda equivalent of Gallery Grey is Hearth (CA045). At ΔE 0.55 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47.1). If Rodda is your counter, order Hearth and you'll get the same color. See the full Hearth swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Gallery Grey
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Gallery Grey. The nearest is Ostrich (C2-909) at ΔE 3.52 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47.1). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Ostrich swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Gallery Grey
Clare has no exact twin of Gallery Grey. The nearest is Greige (PNT100-LT-13) at ΔE 3.72 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 49 vs 47.1). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Greige swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Gallery Grey
Portola Paints has no exact twin of Gallery Grey. The nearest is Sevilla (SEVILLA) at ΔE 4.69 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47.1). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sevilla swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Gallery Grey
Kompozit's nearest match is Thistle Gray (0197), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.49). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47.1) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Gallery Grey without repainting risk. See the full Thistle Gray swatch →