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Ref. #76777A · N140-5

Complex Gray

19%LRV Value
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Complex Gray N140-5 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #76777A, LRV 19 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Before the Storm from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Complex Gray Technical Profile

HEX Code#76777A
RGB118, 119, 122
LRV18.5
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familygray
BrandBehr

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Complex Gray in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Complex Gray in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

BehrComplex Gray
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsBefore the Storm

Before the Storm

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Elegant Charcoal

PPG

Nearly identical

Ground Truth

Valspar

Nearly identical

Dark Gray

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Steel Wool

Benjamin Moore

Very similar

Ocean Frigate

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Old Lamppost

Kilz

Very similar

Ocean Frigate

Vista Paint

Very similar

Cliffside Gray

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Dusty Grey

RAL

Very similar

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Complex Gray

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Complex Gray

#76777A

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#877CA7

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Complex Gray

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Almost Charcoal

Complement

Cool Charcoal

Complex Gray Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Mystic Fairy

Trim

Ultra Pure White®

Accent

This Color

Pop

Love Poem

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Silver Charm

Trim

Blanca Peak

Accent

This Color

Pop

Terra Cotta Urn

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Silver Charm

Trim

Blanca Peak

Accent

This Color

Pop

Ginger Jar

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Behr Colors

Other Behr colors close to Complex Gray.

Volcanic Gray

Behr · PPH-44

#797371

Gris Volcanico

Behr · PPH-44 (HISP)

#797371

Deep Shale

Behr · PPF-38

#737C84

Greyhound

Behr · PPU24-21

#807C77

Antique Tin

Behr · PPU18-3

#6E7173

Game Over

Behr · T12-10

#7E8181

More gray colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Olive It

PPG · 1032-3

#AEAB9A

Zephyr

Vista Paint · 8306

#BBBAB6

Aganthus Green

Benjamin Moore · 472

#BAC1AE

Steely Gray

Sherwin-Williams · 7664

#90979B

Ares Shadow

Hirshfield's · 0207

#62584C

Fallen Rock

Dunn-Edwards · DE6389

#8E8583

Complex Gray — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Complex Gray have?
Complex 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 Complex Gray in your own space before committing.
What colors match Complex Gray from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Complex Gray are Before the Storm by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Elegant Charcoal by PPG (a near-identical match), Ground Truth by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Complex 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 Complex Gray?
Complex Gray has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 18.5, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.

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