Color spec
| Brand | Valspar |
| Name | Grey Brook |
| SKU | 5001-1B |
| Hex | #AEBABD |
| RGB | 174, 186, 189 |
| HSL | 192°, 10%, 71% |
| LRV | 47.8 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Gray |
About Valspar Grey Brook
Grey Brook sits in the mid-range at LRV 47.8, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its teal 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.
Grey Brook is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Grays like this read as a modern neutral and sit comfortably alongside both warm woods and cool metals.
Closest matches by brand
20 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 gray 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
Rust-Oleum
Kompozit
Similar Valspar colors
closest in the Valspar deckThe nearest shades to Grey Brook 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 #AEBABD in HSL space. Pair Grey Brook 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 Grey Brook Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Grey Brook 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 5001-1B directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Grey Brook
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Grey Brook is Lakeside (SW 9683) — very close at ΔE 2.78, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47.8) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lakeside swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Grey Brook
Behr's nearest match is Flannel Gray (N520-3), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.83). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47.8) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Grey Brook without repainting risk. See the full Flannel Gray swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Grey Brook
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Grey Brook is Blue Springs (1592) — very close at ΔE 2.15, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 47.8) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Blue Springs swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Grey Brook
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Stormy (PPG10-14), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.67). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 47.8) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Grey Brook without repainting risk. See the full Stormy swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Grey Brook
The closest Glidden equivalent of Grey Brook is Canadian Sky Blue (30BG 49/047). At ΔE 0.85 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 47.8). If Glidden is your counter, order Canadian Sky Blue and you'll get the same color. See the full Canadian Sky Blue swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Grey Brook
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Grey Brook is Elegant Gray (429-3DB) — very close at ΔE 3.08, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 46 vs 47.8) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Elegant Gray swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Grey Brook
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Grey Brook is Racing the Rain (HGSW 3306) — very close at ΔE 3.2, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 47.8) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Racing the Rain swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Grey Brook
The closest Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Grey Brook is Lake Placid (DE6318). At ΔE 0.47 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 44 vs 47.8). If Dunn-Edwards is your counter, order Lake Placid and you'll get the same color. See the full Lake Placid swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Grey Brook
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Grey Brook is Rainy Days (JG-01) — very close at ΔE 3.23, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 45 vs 47.8) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Rainy Days swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Grey Brook
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Grey Brook is Parma Gray (NO. 27) — very close at ΔE 2.59, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 50 vs 47.8) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Parma Gray swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Grey Brook
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Grey Brook. The nearest is Ocean Cruise (0477) at ΔE 4.61 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47.8). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Ocean Cruise swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Grey Brook
At Rodda, the closest color to Grey Brook is Kefi (R097) — very close at ΔE 2.55, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 51 vs 47.8) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Kefi swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Grey Brook
C2 Paint's nearest match is Silver Screen (C2-974), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.97). It runs slightly darker (LRV 45 vs 47.8) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Grey Brook without repainting risk. See the full Silver Screen swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Grey Brook
Clare has no exact twin of Grey Brook. The nearest is Cloud Watching (PNT100-MD-73) at ΔE 4.61 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 50 vs 47.8). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Cloud Watching swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Grey Brook
Portola Paints has no exact twin of Grey Brook. The nearest is Costa (COSTA) at ΔE 3.52 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 47.8). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Costa swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Grey Brook
At Backdrop, the closest color to Grey Brook is Underdog (BD-UD) — very close at ΔE 2.57, though not an exact twin. It runs noticeably darker (LRV 41 vs 47.8) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Underdog swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Grey Brook
Rust-Oleum has no exact twin of Grey Brook. The nearest is Aged Gray (285143) at ΔE 4.56 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 47.8). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Aged Gray swatch →