Color spec
| Brand | Valspar |
| Name | Gargoyle |
| SKU | 8004-26E |
| Hex | #928E7D |
| RGB | 146, 142, 125 |
| HSL | 49°, 9%, 53% |
| LRV | 27 |
| Undertone | warm yellow tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Valspar Gargoyle
Gargoyle sits in the mid-range at LRV 27, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its yellow 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.
Gargoyle 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
16 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
Portola Paints
Kompozit
Similar Valspar colors
closest in the Valspar deckThe nearest shades to Gargoyle 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 #928E7D in HSL space. Pair Gargoyle 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 Gargoyle Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Gargoyle 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 8004-26E directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Gargoyle
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Gargoyle is Studio Clay (SW 9172) — very close at ΔE 2.87, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Studio Clay swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Gargoyle
At Behr, the closest color to Gargoyle is Smokey Tan (BXC-49) — very close at ΔE 2.95, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Smokey Tan swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Gargoyle
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Sage Mountain (1488), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.07). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 27) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Gargoyle without repainting risk. See the full Sage Mountain swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Gargoyle
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Meander (PPG1029-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.17). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 27) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Gargoyle without repainting risk. See the full Meander swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Gargoyle
At Glidden, the closest color to Gargoyle is Winter Feather (PPG14-06) — very close at ΔE 2.76, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Winter Feather swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Gargoyle
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Gargoyle is Stone Cottage (421-4DB) — very close at ΔE 2.63, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Stone Cottage swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Gargoyle
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Gargoyle is Waterbury Clay (HGSW 3494) — very close at ΔE 2.87, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Waterbury Clay swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Gargoyle
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Steep Escarpment (DESS44), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.93). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Gargoyle without repainting risk. See the full Steep Escarpment swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Gargoyle
Magnolia Home's nearest match is Garden Party (JG-53), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.85). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 27) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Gargoyle without repainting risk. See the full Garden Party swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Gargoyle
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Gargoyle is Treron (NO. 292) — very close at ΔE 2.41, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 27) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Treron swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Gargoyle
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Gargoyle is Burning Idea (0373) — very close at ΔE 2.68, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 27) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Burning Idea swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Gargoyle
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Gargoyle. The nearest is Sultry Castle (0562) at ΔE 4.51 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 27). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sultry Castle swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Gargoyle
Rodda's nearest match is Aged Cedar Shake (R045), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.84). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Gargoyle without repainting risk. See the full Aged Cedar Shake swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Gargoyle
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Gargoyle is Parador (C2-922) — very close at ΔE 2.63, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Parador swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Gargoyle
Portola Paints's nearest match is Bond Street (BOND STREET), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.77). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Gargoyle without repainting risk. See the full Bond Street swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Gargoyle
Kompozit has no exact twin of Gargoyle. The nearest is Sultry Castle (0562) at ΔE 4.51 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 27). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sultry Castle swatch →