Cathedral Gray PPU18-14 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #ACAAA8, LRV 40 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Stormy Monday from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #ACAAA8 · PPU18-14
Cathedral Gray
40%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Cathedral Gray Technical Profile
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Cathedral Gray in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Cathedral Gray in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrCathedral Gray
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreStormy Monday
Stormy Monday
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Tin Man
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Industrial Age
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Soft Steel
Kilz
Nearly identical
Tin Man
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Proper Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Rocky Bluffs
Valspar
Nearly identical
Statue Garden
PPG
Nearly identical
White Aluminium
RAL
Very similar
Weatherworn Gray
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Lamp Room Gray
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Metal .03
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Cathedral Gray
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Cathedral Gray
#ACAAA8
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADAD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Cathedral Gray
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Cathedral 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 Cathedral 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.
Cathedral Gray — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Cathedral Gray have?
Cathedral Gray by Behr has a neutral 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 Cathedral Gray in your own space before committing.
What colors match Cathedral Gray from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cathedral Gray are Stormy Monday by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Tin Man by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Industrial Age by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Cathedral 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 Cathedral Gray?
Cathedral Gray has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 40.3, 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 Cathedral Gray's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.