Gull Gray QE-50 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #BFBFBA, estimated LRV 54 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Argos from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #BFBFBA · QE-50
Gull Gray
54%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Gull Gray Technical Profile
HEX Code#BFBFBA
RGB191, 191, 186
Estimated LRV54.0
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 →
Argos
Sherwin-Williams
#BDBDB7
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#BBBCB8
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Smoke
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#C2C0BB
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Sugared Bronze
Kilz
#C2C0BC
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Zephyr
Vista Paint
#BBBAB6
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Fair-Minded Gray
Dutch Boy
#B9BAB6
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Granite Dust
Valspar
#BABCB6
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Neutral Territory
Dunn-Edwards
#C4C2BE
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#B7B7B4
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Colors That Work With Gull Gray
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Gull Gray
#BFBFBA
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 Gull Gray
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Gull 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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Gull Gray — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Gull Gray have?
Gull 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 Gull Gray from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Gull Gray are Argos by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Half Dome by PPG (a close digital match), Silverplate by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Gull 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 Gull Gray?
Gull Gray has a estimated lightness value of 54.0, 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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Why Gull Gray's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.