Imperial Gray by Behr paint color
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Ref. #676A6A · PPU26-02

Imperial Gray

14%LRV Value
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Imperial Gray PPU26-02 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #676A6A, LRV 14 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Polished Pewter from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Imperial Gray Technical Profile

HEX Code#676A6A
RGB103, 106, 106
LRV14.2
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familygray
BrandBehr

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Imperial Gray in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Imperial Gray in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

BehrImperial Gray
Nearly identical
Vista PaintPolished Pewter

Polished Pewter

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Pointed Rock

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Sooty

Kilz

Nearly identical

Polished Pewter

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Charcoal Slate

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Roycroft Pewter

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

Down Pipe

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

Cooled Graphite

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Bottlenose Dolphin

Valspar

Very similar

Grey Tabby

PPG

Very similar

Mouse Grey

RAL

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Imperial Gray

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Imperial Gray

#676A6A

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#69829B

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Imperial Gray

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Charcoal Slate

Complement

Galvanized Shadow

Imperial Gray Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Pacific Mist

Trim

Whipped Cream

Accent

This Color

Pop

Turtle Creek

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Silver Charm

Trim

Blanca Peak

Accent

This Color

Pop

Red Gerbera

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Silver Charm

Trim

Blanca Peak

Accent

This Color

Pop

Mexican Chile

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Behr Colors

Other Behr colors close to Imperial Gray.

Not So Innocent

Behr · T11-5

#6A6968

Liberty Bell Gray

Behr · HDC-CL-04G

#696B6D

Charcoal Plum

Behr · T16-15

#6A6A6F

Platinum Gray

Behr · PPF-49

#6A6D6F

Laurel Oak

Behr · ECC-41-3

#6E7168

Chinchilla

Behr · PPU24-03

#6A6661

More gray colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Lynx

Dunn-Edwards · DE6035

#604D47

Deep Space

Hirshfield's · 0487

#435454

Silver Mink

Benjamin Moore · 1586

#A8B3B1

Newbury Moss

Vista Paint · H0092

#606552

Softened Green

Sherwin-Williams · 6177

#BBBCA7

Just Barely

Dutch Boy · 402-3DB

#B4A39E

Imperial Gray — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Imperial Gray have?
Imperial Gray by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Imperial Gray in your own space before committing.
What colors match Imperial Gray from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Imperial Gray are Polished Pewter by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Pointed Rock by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Sooty by Kilz (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Imperial 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 Imperial Gray?
Imperial Gray has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 14.2, 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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