Heather Gray BNC-09 is a neutral paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #95A9B8, LRV 34 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Kittiwake from Farrow & Ball (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #95A9B8 · BNC-09
Heather Gray
34%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Heather Gray Technical Profile
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Heather Gray in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Heather Gray in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrHeather Gray
Nearly identical
Farrow & BallKittiwake
Kittiwake
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Aleutian
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Blue Skylights
Valspar
Nearly identical
Water Splash
Kilz
Nearly identical
Blue Pot
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Dresden Dream
PPG
Nearly identical
Chicago Skyline
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Winter Lake
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Seabrook
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Irogon Blue
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Window Grey
RAL
Visible difference
Wool .03
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Heather Gray
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Heather Gray
#95A9B8
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8588AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Heather Gray
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Heather 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
Other Behr colors close to Heather Gray.
More neutral colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Heather Gray — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Heather Gray have?
Heather Gray by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the neutral color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Heather Gray in your own space before committing.
What colors match Heather Gray from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Heather Gray are Kittiwake by Farrow & Ball (a near-identical match), Aleutian by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Blue Skylights by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Heather 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 Heather Gray?
Heather Gray has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 34.0, 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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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Heather Gray's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.