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Valspar Gallery Grey2006-10B · #C2B5A7 · LRV 47.1

Gallery Grey reads as a warm red-orange tone — mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light. The notes below cover the color's details, what Valspar 2006-10B actually looks like under different light, and the closest matches at competing US brands.

VALSPAR GALLERY GREY
RGB 194, 181, 167LRV 47.1

Color spec

BrandValspar
NameGallery Grey
SKU2006-10B
Hex#C2B5A7
RGB194, 181, 167
HSL31°, 18%, 71%
LRV47.1
Undertonewarm red-orange tone
FamilyNeutral
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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 5

The 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

1,947 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.83
All neutral at Sherwin-Williams →
SW 6079 · #C2B4A7 · ΔE 0.83 · LRV 47
SW 6072 · #C1B6AB · ΔE 1.36 · LRV 48
SW 7030 · #BFB6AA · ΔE 1.81 · LRV 47
SW 7051 · #BFB6A7 · ΔE 2.23 · LRV 47

Behr

5,644 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.02
All neutral at Behr →
N220-3 · #BFB3A7 · ΔE 1.02 · LRV 46
MQ2-51 · #C0B4A4 · ΔE 1.27 · LRV 47
QE-28 · #C6B5A2 · ΔE 2.18 · LRV 48
PPU18-12 · #BEB6AE · ΔE 2.94 · LRV 47

Benjamin Moore

4,068 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.82
All neutral at Benjamin Moore →
CSP-405 · #C5B7AC · ΔE 1.82 · LRV 48
1005 · #C3B8AE · ΔE 1.91 · LRV 49
CSP-225 · #BFB5A3 · ΔE 2.78 · LRV 47
CSP-100 · #BBB6A9 · ΔE 3.93 · LRV 47

PPG / Glidden

2,132 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.02
All neutral at PPG / Glidden →
PPG1000-2 · #C2B9AD · ΔE 2.02 · LRV 49
PPG14-14 · #C6B8A5 · ΔE 2.18 · LRV 49
PPG1007-3 · #BCB6AD · ΔE 3.36 · LRV 47
PPG1022-3 · #BCB6AD · ΔE 3.36 · LRV 47

Glidden

3,101 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.1
All neutral at Glidden →
30YY 49/071 · #C2B9AE · ΔE 2.1 · LRV 49
PPG1022-3 · #BDB6AE · ΔE 3.2 · LRV 47
PPG1007-3 · #BCB7AD · ΔE 3.74 · LRV 48
50YY 47/053 · #BCB7AF · ΔE 3.92 · LRV 47

Dutch Boy

1,340 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.83
All neutral at Dutch Boy →
404-2DB · #C2B4A7 · ΔE 0.83 · LRV 47
406-3DB · #C1B6AB · ΔE 1.36 · LRV 48
443-2DB · #BFB6AA · ΔE 1.81 · LRV 47
440-2DB · #BEB5A9 · ΔE 1.81 · LRV 47
HGSW 3086 · #C2B4A7 · ΔE 0.83 · LRV 47
HGSW 6079 · #C2B4A7 · ΔE 0.83 · LRV 47
HGSW 2476 · #C1B6AB · ΔE 1.36 · LRV 48
HGSW 6072 · #C1B6AB · ΔE 1.36 · LRV 48

Dunn-Edwards

2,298 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.85
All neutral at Dunn-Edwards →
DEC751 · #C1B5A9 · ΔE 0.85 · LRV 44
DEC766 · #C5B5A4 · ΔE 1.47 · LRV 44
DEGR15 · #C0B6AB · ΔE 1.56 · LRV 47
DEGR20 · #BEB6AA · ΔE 2.28 · LRV 47

Magnolia Home

160 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.24
All neutral at Magnolia Home →
JG-109 · #C5BBAC · ΔE 2.24 · LRV 50
JG-19 · #BDB7AC · ΔE 3.25 · LRV 48
JG-106 · #BFB09A · ΔE 3.47 · LRV 44

Farrow & Ball

302 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.24
All neutral at Farrow & Ball →
NO. 293 · #C1B2A2 · ΔE 1.24 · LRV 46
NO. CB2 · #C6BAAA · ΔE 1.73 · LRV 50

Diamond Vogel

1,386 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.11
All neutral at Diamond Vogel →
0204 · #BBB2A5 · ΔE 2.11 · LRV 45
0197 · #C2B9AB · ΔE 2.17 · LRV 49
0211 · #C0B9AC · ΔE 2.97 · LRV 49
0225 · #C1B7A1 · ΔE 4.25 · LRV 48

Hirshfield's

1,469 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.49
All neutral at Hirshfield's →
0197 · #C0B6A8 · ΔE 1.49 · LRV 48
0211 · #BFB6A9 · ΔE 1.85 · LRV 48
0232 · #C2BAAB · ΔE 2.93 · LRV 50
0225 · #C0B5A0 · ΔE 3.57 · LRV 46

Rodda

357 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.55
All neutral at Rodda →
CA045 · #C2B4A5 · ΔE 0.55 · LRV 47
CA035 · #C5B7A7 · ΔE 0.99 · LRV 48
CA068 · #C3B4A9 · ΔE 2.05 · LRV 47
CA056 · #C5B3A0 · ΔE 2.43 · LRV 47

C2 Paint

580 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.49
All neutral at C2 Paint →
C2-798 · #C1B8AF · ΔE 2.49 · LRV 49
C2-896 · #C4B8A3 · ΔE 3.32 · LRV 49
C2-909 · #BFB5A1 · ΔE 3.52 · LRV 47
C2-927 · #B9B5A6 · ΔE 4.82 · LRV 46

Clare

78 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.72
All neutral at Clare →
PNT100-LT-13 · #C2B8B2 · ΔE 3.72 · LRV 49

Portola Paints

69 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.26
All neutral at Portola Paints →
PIANO ROOM · #BAB6AB · ΔE 4.26 · LRV 47
SEVILLA · #BDB6A2 · ΔE 4.69 · LRV 47

Kompozit

1,321 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.49
All neutral at Kompozit →
0197 · #C0B6A8 · ΔE 1.49 · LRV 47
0211 · #BFB6A9 · ΔE 1.85 · LRV 47
0232 · #C2BAAB · ΔE 2.93 · LRV 50
0225 · #C0B5A0 · ΔE 3.57 · LRV 47

Similar Valspar colors

closest in the Valspar deck

The 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.

8005-5C · LRV 47
8005-4C · LRV 47
2007-10B · LRV 46.5
6003-1B · LRV 47.1
2008-10A · LRV 47.9
V132-3 · LRV 48.2

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.

COMPLEMENTARY
#C2B5A7 + #A7B4C2
TRIADIC
#C2B5A7 · #A7C2B5 · #B5A7C2
ANALOGOUS
#C2A8A7 · #C2B5A7 · #C1C2A7

Accessibility (WCAG contrast)

Sample text on white
2.01:1fail
Sample text on black
10.46:1AAA

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 →

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