Heather Gray BNC-09 is a neutral paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #95A9B8, estimated 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.
Behr · #95A9B8 · BNC-09
Heather Gray
34%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Heather Gray Technical Profile
HEX Code#95A9B8
RGB149, 169, 184
Estimated LRV34.0
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 Familyneutral
BrandBehr
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Compare alternatives to Heather Gray
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Kittiwake
Farrow & Ball
#98ACBA
Close digital match
Aleutian
Sherwin-Williams
#98A9B7
Close digital match
Blue Skylights
Valspar
#8FA6B7
Close digital match
Water Splash
Kilz
#9AAEBD
Close digital match
Blue Pot
Vista Paint
#99ADBE
Close digital match
Dresden Dream
PPG
#8EA7B9
Close digital match
Chicago Skyline
Hirshfield's
#96ADBA
Close digital match
Winter Lake
Benjamin Moore
#9DAEB8
Similar digital color
Seabrook
Dutch Boy
#8AA2B4
Similar digital color
Irogon Blue
Dunn-Edwards
#9DACB5
Similar digital color
Window Grey
RAL
#9DA1AA
Visible digital difference
Wool .03
Colorhouse
#A1ABAB
Visible digital difference
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Colors That Work With Heather Gray
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Heather Gray from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Heather Gray are Kittiwake by Farrow & Ball (a close digital match), Aleutian by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Blue Skylights by Valspar (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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Why Heather Gray's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.