Graceful Gray PPU18-12 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #BEB6AE, estimated LRV 48 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Silver Dollar from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #BEB6AE · PPU18-12
Graceful Gray
48%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Graceful Gray Technical Profile
HEX Code#BEB6AE
RGB190, 182, 174
Estimated LRV47.5
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 →
Silver Dollar
PPG
#BDB6AE
Close digital match
Faux Bois
Dunn-Edwards
#C0B6AB
Close digital match
Requisite Gray
Sherwin-Williams
#B9B2A9
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Sultry Gray
Dutch Boy
#B9B2A9
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Trinket
Kilz
#C4BAB0
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North
Benjamin Moore
#C4B9AF
Close digital match
Luxe Gray
Valspar
#BFB6AA
Close digital match
North Island
Vista Paint
#BDB6B2
Close digital match
Dove Tale
Farrow & Ball
#BBB1AB
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Light Lichen
Hirshfield's
#BFB6A9
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Colors That Work With Graceful Gray
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Graceful Gray
#BEB6AE
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADAD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Graceful Gray
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Graceful 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
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Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Graceful Gray — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Graceful Gray have?
Graceful 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 Graceful Gray from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Graceful Gray are Silver Dollar by PPG (a close digital match), City Street by PPG (a close digital match), Faux Bois by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Graceful 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 Graceful Gray?
Graceful Gray has a estimated lightness value of 47.5, 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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