Color spec
| Brand | Valspar |
| Name | Simple Gray |
| SKU | 8004-29C |
| Hex | #B8B8AA |
| RGB | 184, 184, 170 |
| HSL | 60°, 9%, 69% |
| LRV | 47 |
| Undertone | warm yellow tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Valspar Simple Gray
Simple Gray 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. 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.
Simple 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
18 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
Kompozit
Similar Valspar colors
closest in the Valspar deckThe nearest shades to Simple 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 #B8B8AA in HSL space. Pair Simple 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 Simple Gray Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Simple 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 8004-29C directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Simple Gray
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Simple Gray is Mindful Gray (SW 7016) — very close at ΔE 3.49, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mindful Gray swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Simple Gray
Behr's nearest match is Barista (N210-3), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.46). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 47) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Simple Gray without repainting risk. See the full Barista swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Simple Gray
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Bone Black (CW-715), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.93). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Simple Gray without repainting risk. See the full Bone Black swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Simple Gray
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Simple Gray is Pine Crush (PPG1028-3) — very close at ΔE 2.35, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Pine Crush swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Simple Gray
At Glidden, the closest color to Simple Gray is Aged Stucco Grey (70YY 46/053) — very close at ΔE 2.64, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 47) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Aged Stucco Grey swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Simple Gray
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Cliff Face (422-3DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.17). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 49 vs 47) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Simple Gray without repainting risk. See the full Cliff Face swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Simple Gray
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Simple Gray is Mindful Gray (HGSW 3476) — very close at ΔE 3.49, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mindful Gray swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Simple Gray
The closest Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Simple Gray is Rest Easy (DEGR43). At ΔE 0.58 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 Dunn-Edwards is your counter, order Rest Easy and you'll get the same color. See the full Rest Easy swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Simple Gray
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Simple Gray is Flower Jar (JG-46) — very close at ΔE 2.84, 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 Flower Jar swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Simple Gray
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Simple Gray. The nearest is Vert De Terre (NO. 234) at ΔE 3.57 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 47). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Vert De Terre swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Simple Gray
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Simple Gray is Fossilized (0581) — very close at ΔE 2.44, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 47) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Fossilized swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Simple Gray
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Simple Gray is Fossilized (0581) — very close at ΔE 2.66, 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 Fossilized swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Simple Gray
Rodda's nearest match is Feldspar (CA177), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.87). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Simple Gray without repainting risk. See the full Feldspar swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Simple Gray
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Simple Gray is Vex (C2-927) — very close at ΔE 2.04, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 47) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Vex swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Simple Gray
At Clare, the closest color to Simple Gray is Money Moves (PNT100-MD-48) — very close at ΔE 2.9, 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 Money Moves swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Simple Gray
At Portola Paints, the closest color to Simple Gray is Piano Room (PIANO ROOM) — very close at ΔE 2.69, 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 →
Kompozit Equivalent of Simple Gray
At Kompozit, the closest color to Simple Gray is Fossilized (0581) — very close at ΔE 2.66, 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 Fossilized swatch →