Gray Owl BNC-37 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #646C62, estimated LRV 14 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Velvet Clover from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #646C62 · BNC-37
Gray Owl
14%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Gray Owl Technical Profile
HEX Code#646C62
RGB100, 108, 98
Estimated LRV14.3
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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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 →
Velvet Clover
Dunn-Edwards
#656D63
Close digital match
Rainy Afternoon
Benjamin Moore
#656C62
Close digital match
Gunmetal Gray
PPG
#646C64
Close digital match
Mouse Grey
RAL
#646B63
Close digital match
Succulent
Sherwin-Williams
#616C64
Close digital match
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#64695C
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#636F68
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#5D6A61
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Colors That Work With Gray Owl
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Gray Owl
#646C62
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#679A76
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Gray Owl
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Gray Owl 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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Gray Owl — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Gray Owl have?
Gray Owl by Behr has a warm (golden) 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 Gray Owl from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Gray Owl are Velvet Clover by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Rainy Afternoon by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Gunmetal Gray by PPG (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Gray Owl'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 Gray Owl?
Gray Owl has a estimated lightness value of 14.3, 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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Why Gray Owl's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.