Color spec
| Brand | Valspar |
| Name | Gentry Gray |
| SKU | V133-4 |
| Hex | #B7A695 |
| RGB | 183, 166, 149 |
| HSL | 30°, 19%, 65% |
| LRV | 39.6 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Valspar Gentry Gray
Gentry Gray sits in the mid-range at LRV 39.6, 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.
Gentry 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
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 Gentry Gray 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 #B7A695 in HSL space. Pair Gentry 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.
Valspar Gentry Gray Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Gentry 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 Valspar V133-4 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Gentry Gray
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Gentry Gray is Smoky Beige (SW 9087). At ΔE 0.58 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 39.6). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Smoky Beige and you'll get the same color. See the full Smoky Beige swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Gentry Gray
Behr's nearest match is Safari Chic (MQ2-20), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.95). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 39.6) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Gentry Gray without repainting risk. See the full Safari Chic swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Gentry Gray
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Gentry Gray is Cotswold (AF-150). At ΔE 0.97 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39.6). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Cotswold and you'll get the same color. See the full Cotswold swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Gentry Gray
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Gentry Gray is El Capitan (PPG1020-4). At ΔE 0.48 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39.6). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order El Capitan and you'll get the same color. See the full El Capitan swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Gentry Gray
The closest Glidden equivalent of Gentry Gray is El Capitan (PPG1020-4). At ΔE 0.46 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 39.6). If Glidden is your counter, order El Capitan and you'll get the same color. See the full El Capitan swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Gentry Gray
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Fossilwood (404-3DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.28). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39.6) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Gentry Gray without repainting risk. See the full Fossilwood swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Gentry Gray
The closest HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Gentry Gray is Tweed Jacket (HGSW 3095). At ΔE 0.58 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 39.6). If HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Tweed Jacket and you'll get the same color. See the full Tweed Jacket swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Gentry Gray
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Gentry Gray. The nearest is Frontier Land (DE6074) at ΔE 4.67 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 37 vs 39.6). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Frontier Land swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Gentry Gray
Magnolia Home's nearest match is Rustic Oak (JG-110), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.84). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 39.6) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Gentry Gray without repainting risk. See the full Rustic Oak swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Gentry Gray
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Gentry Gray is Smoked Trout (NO. 60) — very close at ΔE 2.08, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 39.6) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Smoked Trout swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Gentry Gray
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Gentry Gray. The nearest is Sedge (0226) at ΔE 4.5 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 39.6). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sedge swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Gentry Gray
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Macadamia Brown (0184), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.98). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 39.6) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Gentry Gray without repainting risk. See the full Macadamia Brown swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Gentry Gray
The closest Rodda equivalent of Gentry Gray is Abalone (CA063). At ΔE 0.93 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 39.6). If Rodda is your counter, order Abalone and you'll get the same color. See the full Abalone swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Gentry Gray
The closest C2 Paint equivalent of Gentry Gray is Wild Buck (BD34). At ΔE 0.95 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39.6). If C2 Paint is your counter, order Wild Buck and you'll get the same color. See the full Wild Buck swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Gentry Gray
Portola Paints has no exact twin of Gentry Gray. The nearest is Havana (HAVANA) at ΔE 4.41 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 39.6). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Havana swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Gentry Gray
Kompozit's nearest match is Macadamia Brown (0184), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.98). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 39.6) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Gentry Gray without repainting risk. See the full Macadamia Brown swatch →