Color spec
| Brand | Valspar |
| Name | Gray-Green Linen |
| SKU | 8004-30D |
| Hex | #B5B7AF |
| RGB | 181, 183, 175 |
| HSL | 75°, 5%, 70% |
| LRV | 47 |
| Undertone | cool green tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Valspar Gray-Green Linen
Gray-Green Linen sits in the mid-range at LRV 47, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Because it carries almost no measurable hue, it stays a true neutral and pairs cleanly with nearly any trim or floor. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Gray-Green Linen 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
19 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
Annie Sloan
Backdrop
Kompozit
Similar Valspar colors
closest in the Valspar deckThe nearest shades to Gray-Green Linen 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 #B5B7AF in HSL space. Pair Gray-Green Linen 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 Gray-Green Linen Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Gray-Green Linen 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 8004-30D directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Gray-Green Linen
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Gray-Green Linen is Chelsea Gray (SW 2850). At ΔE 0.76 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same true neutral undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Chelsea Gray and you'll get the same color. See the full Chelsea Gray swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Gray-Green Linen
The closest Behr equivalent of Gray-Green Linen is Stone Mill (ECC-27-2). At ΔE 0.96 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47). If Behr is your counter, order Stone Mill and you'll get the same color. See the full Stone Mill swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Gray-Green Linen
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Bone Black (CW-715), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.63). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Gray-Green Linen without repainting risk. See the full Bone Black swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Gray-Green Linen
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Gray-Green Linen is Gray Stone (PPG1009-4) — very close at ΔE 2.02, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 47) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Gray Stone swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Gray-Green Linen
Glidden's nearest match is Dusty Miller (50GY 45/037), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.59). It runs slightly darker (LRV 45 vs 47) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Gray-Green Linen without repainting risk. See the full Dusty Miller swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Gray-Green Linen
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Gray-Green Linen is Trout Gray (426-4DB) — very close at ΔE 2.77, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Trout Gray swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Gray-Green Linen
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Phantom Forest (HGSW 3276), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.64). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 47) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Gray-Green Linen without repainting risk. See the full Phantom Forest swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Gray-Green Linen
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Silver Chalice (DEGR66), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.51). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Gray-Green Linen without repainting risk. See the full Silver Chalice swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Gray-Green Linen
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Gray-Green Linen. The nearest is Flower Jar (JG-46) at ΔE 3.79 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Flower Jar swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Gray-Green Linen
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Gray-Green Linen is Light Blue (NO. 22) — very close at ΔE 2.04, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 49 vs 47) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Light Blue swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Gray-Green Linen
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Gray-Green Linen is Slate Stone (0441) — very close at ΔE 2.45, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 47) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Slate Stone swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Gray-Green Linen
The closest Hirshfield's equivalent of Gray-Green Linen is Fossilized (0581). At ΔE 0.27 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47). If Hirshfield's is your counter, order Fossilized and you'll get the same color. See the full Fossilized swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Gray-Green Linen
At Rodda, the closest color to Gray-Green Linen is Feldspar (CA177) — very close at ΔE 2.56, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Feldspar swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Gray-Green Linen
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Gray-Green Linen is Melodic (C2-990) — very close at ΔE 2.58, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 47) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Melodic swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Gray-Green Linen
Clare has no exact twin of Gray-Green Linen. The nearest is Money Moves (PNT100-MD-48) at ΔE 4.84 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Money Moves swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Gray-Green Linen
At Portola Paints, the closest color to Gray-Green Linen is Piano Room (PIANO ROOM) — very close at ΔE 3.04, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Piano Room swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Gray-Green Linen
Annie Sloan has no exact twin of Gray-Green Linen. The nearest is Chicago Grey (CHICAGO GREY) at ΔE 4.1 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 49 vs 47). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Chicago Grey swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Gray-Green Linen
The closest Kompozit equivalent of Gray-Green Linen is Fossilized (0581). At ΔE 0.27 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47). If Kompozit is your counter, order Fossilized and you'll get the same color. See the full Fossilized swatch →