Gratifying Gray DC-008 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #CBC9C0, estimated LRV 58 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Smoke Ring from Kilz (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #CBC9C0 · DC-008
Gratifying Gray
58%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Gratifying Gray Technical Profile
HEX Code#CBC9C0
RGB203, 201, 192
Estimated LRV58.3
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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Compare alternatives to Gratifying Gray
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Smoke Ring
Kilz
#C9C7BE
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Repose Gray
Sherwin-Williams
#CCC9C0
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Cloud Cover
Dunn-Edwards
#CBCAC2
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Early Evening
PPG
#CAC7BF
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Apparition
Benjamin Moore
#CDC9BF
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Notre Dame
Valspar
#C9C9C3
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Winter Way
Vista Paint
#C6C7BE
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Rippled Rock
Hirshfield's
#C4C5BC
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Doves Wings
Dutch Boy
#D1CBC1
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Farrow & Ball
#D1CBC3
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Colorhouse
#C9CABD
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Colors That Work With Gratifying Gray
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Gratifying Gray
#CBC9C0
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A0AD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Gratifying Gray
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Gratifying 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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Gratifying Gray — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Gratifying Gray have?
Gratifying 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 Gratifying Gray from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Gratifying Gray are Smoke Ring by Kilz (a close digital match), Repose Gray by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Cloud Cover by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Gratifying 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 Gratifying Gray?
Gratifying Gray has a estimated lightness value of 58.3, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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