Color spec
| Brand | Valspar |
| Name | Paris Gray |
| SKU | M329 |
| Hex | #9DB2C2 |
| RGB | 157, 178, 194 |
| HSL | 206°, 23%, 69% |
| LRV | 43 |
| Undertone | cool blue tone |
| Family | Blue |
About Valspar Paris Gray
Paris Gray sits in the mid-range at LRV 43, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its blue 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.
Paris Gray is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Blues calm a room, which makes them popular in bedrooms, bathrooms and home offices.
Closest matches by brand
17 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 blue from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Annie Sloan
Backdrop
Kompozit
Similar Valspar colors
closest in the Valspar deckThe nearest shades to Paris 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 #9DB2C2 in HSL space. Pair Paris 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 Paris Gray Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Paris 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 M329 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Paris Gray
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Paris Gray is Faded Flaxflower (SW 9146) — very close at ΔE 2.07, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 43) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Faded Flaxflower swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Paris Gray
Behr's nearest match is Cloudless Day (ECC-32-1), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.45). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 43) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Paris Gray without repainting risk. See the full Cloudless Day swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Paris Gray
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Porcelain Glaze (CSP-550), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.2). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 43) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Paris Gray without repainting risk. See the full Porcelain Glaze swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Paris Gray
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Paris Gray is Sterling Silver (PPG1163-4) — very close at ΔE 2.85, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 43) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sterling Silver swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Paris Gray
At Glidden, the closest color to Paris Gray is Sterling Silver (PPG1163-4) — very close at ΔE 2.52, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 43) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sterling Silver swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Paris Gray
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Paris Gray is Alchemist Blue (339-3DB) — very close at ΔE 2.67, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 43) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Alchemist Blue swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Paris Gray
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Paris Gray is Behind Blue Eyes (HGSW 3345) — very close at ΔE 2.07, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 43) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Behind Blue Eyes swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Paris Gray
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Country Air (DET581), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.22). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 46 vs 43) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Paris Gray without repainting risk. See the full Country Air swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Paris Gray
Farrow & Ball's nearest match is Lulworth Blue (NO. 89), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.38). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 45 vs 43) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Paris Gray without repainting risk. See the full Lulworth Blue swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Paris Gray
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Paris Gray is Blue Pot (0624) — very close at ΔE 2.13, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 43) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Blue Pot swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Paris Gray
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Paris Gray is In the Blue (0504) — very close at ΔE 2.1, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 43) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full In the Blue swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Paris Gray
At Rodda, the closest color to Paris Gray is Sheer Clouds (R087) — very close at ΔE 2.95, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 43) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sheer Clouds swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Paris Gray
C2 Paint's nearest match is Stockholm (C2-750), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.9). It runs slightly darker (LRV 41 vs 43) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Paris Gray without repainting risk. See the full Stockholm swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Paris Gray
Annie Sloan has no exact twin of Paris Gray. The nearest is Louis Blue (LOUIS BLUE) at ΔE 3.88 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 50 vs 43). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Louis Blue swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Paris Gray
Backdrop has no exact twin of Paris Gray. The nearest is Underdog (BD-UD) at ΔE 4.39 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 41 vs 43). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Underdog swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Paris Gray
At Kompozit, the closest color to Paris Gray is In the Blue (0504) — very close at ΔE 2.1, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 43) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full In the Blue swatch →