Casual Gray BNC-17 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #99A8A3, LRV 34 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Agate Green from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #99A8A3 · BNC-17
Casual Gray
34%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Casual Gray Technical Profile
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Casual Gray in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Casual Gray in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrCasual Gray
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsAgate Green
Agate Green
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Halcyon Green
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Greyhound
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Explore the Shore
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Cambridge Lily
Valspar
Very similar
Spruce Shade
PPG
Very similar
Artful Green
Vista Paint
Very similar
Kathleen's Garden
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Water .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
Dix Blue
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Stone Cold
Kilz
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Casual Gray
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Casual Gray
#99A8A3
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#85A7AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Casual Gray
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Casual Gray Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Casual Gray.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Casual Gray — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Casual Gray have?
Casual Gray by Behr has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Casual Gray in your own space before committing.
What colors match Casual Gray from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Casual Gray are Agate Green by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Galway Bay by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Halcyon Green by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Casual Gray's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Casual Gray?
Casual Gray has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 34.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Casual Gray's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.