Gateway Gray MQ6-22 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #9E9E9D, estimated LRV 34 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Smoky Tone from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #9E9E9D · MQ6-22
Gateway Gray
34%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Gateway Gray Technical Profile
HEX Code#9E9E9D
RGB158, 158, 157
Estimated LRV34.2
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familygray
BrandBehr
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Smoky Tone
Vista Paint
#9D9D9C
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Smoky Tone
Hirshfield's
#9D9E9D
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Burnished Blade
PPG
#9E9F9E
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Pearl Light Grey
RAL
#9C9C9C
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Middle Gray
Dunn-Edwards
#9B9B9A
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Sleepy Kitten
Valspar
#9D9C9C
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Sterling Silver
Benjamin Moore
#A19F9E
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Bedrock
Sherwin-Williams
#9E9D99
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#A4A4A0
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Colors That Work With Gateway Gray
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Gateway Gray
#9E9E9D
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#99AD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Gateway Gray
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Gateway 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
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Gateway Gray — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Gateway Gray have?
Gateway Gray by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Gateway Gray from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Gateway Gray are Smoky Tone by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Smoky Tone by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Burnished Blade by PPG (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Gateway 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 Gateway Gray?
Gateway Gray has a estimated lightness value of 34.2, 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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