Flannel Gray by Behr paint color
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Flannel Gray

42%LRV Value
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Flannel Gray N520-3 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #ABBABB, LRV 42 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Jolene from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Flannel Gray Technical Profile

HEX Code#ABBABB
RGB171, 186, 187
LRV42.0
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familygray
BrandBehr

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Flannel Gray in Every Brand

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

BehrFlannel Gray
Nearly identical
ValsparJolene

Jolene

Valspar

Nearly identical

Summer Shower Green

PPG

Nearly identical

Elegant Gray

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Rain

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Marine Layer

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Chambray Blue

Kilz

Very similar

Silver Mink

Benjamin Moore

Very similar

Indulgence

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Indulgence

Vista Paint

Very similar

Water .04

Colorhouse

Very similar

Parma Gray

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Flannel Gray

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Flannel Gray

#ABBABB

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#8596AD

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Flannel Gray

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

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Lake Placid

Complement

Sandlot Gray

Flannel Gray Room Palettes

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

Walls

This Color

Trim

Blanca Peak

Accent

Dense Shrub

Pop

Turtle Creek

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Blanca Peak

Accent

Midnight Show

Pop

Daah-Ling

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Blanca Peak

Accent

Rule Breaker

Pop

Glowing Scarlet

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Behr Colors

Other Behr colors close to Flannel Gray.

Gray Wool

Behr · MQ6-04

#A9BBBC

Morning Parlor

Behr · HDC-CL-15G

#ACC0BD

Artic Ocean

Behr · PMD-99

#AFBEC1

Bay View

Behr · ECC-22-2

#A5B5B8

Porch Ceiling

Behr · PPF-27

#A4B3B9

Polished Aqua

Behr · T17-08

#A6C3BE

More gray colors from other brands

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

Newbury Moss

Vista Paint · H0092

#606552

Softened Green

Sherwin-Williams · 6177

#BBBCA7

Just Barely

Dutch Boy · 402-3DB

#B4A39E

Shade‐Grown

Sherwin-Williams · 6188

#4E5147

Mohawk Valley

Vista Paint · 8750

#705F57

Frappé

Valspar · 6003-1B

#BFBAAF

Flannel Gray — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Flannel Gray have?
Flannel 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 Flannel Gray in your own space before committing.
What colors match Flannel Gray from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Flannel Gray are Jolene by Valspar (a near-identical match), Summer Shower Green by PPG (a near-identical match), Frosted Briarwood Green by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Flannel 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 Flannel Gray?
Flannel Gray has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 42.0, 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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