Laid Back Gray T17-09 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #B3AFA7, estimated LRV 43 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Throwing Shade from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #B3AFA7 · T17-09
Laid Back Gray
43%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Laid Back Gray Technical Profile
HEX Code#B3AFA7
RGB179, 175, 167
Estimated LRV43.0
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familygray
BrandBehr
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Colors That Work With Laid Back Gray
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Laid Back Gray
#B3AFA7
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A7AD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Laid Back Gray
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Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Laid Back 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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Laid Back Gray — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Laid Back Gray have?
Laid Back Gray 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 Laid Back Gray from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Laid Back Gray are Throwing Shade by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Museum Piece by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Pussywillow by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Laid Back 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 Laid Back Gray?
Laid Back Gray has a estimated lightness value of 43.0, 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 Laid Back Gray's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.