Gustavian Gray DEGR76 is a gray paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #8F9897, LRV 31 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Gibraltar Cliffs from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #8F9897 · DEGR76
Gustavian Gray
31%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Gustavian Gray Technical Profile
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Gustavian Gray in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Gustavian Gray in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsGustavian Gray
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreGibraltar Cliffs
Gibraltar Cliffs
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Evening Fog
Behr
Nearly identical
Silver Grey
RAL
Nearly identical
Grayed Foundry
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Skyscraper
Valspar
Very similar
African Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Husky Gray
PPG
Very similar
Serving Platter
Kilz
Very similar
Singing in the Rain
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Pools of Blue
Vista Paint
Very similar
Oval Room Blue
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Gustavian Gray
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Gustavian Gray
#8F9897
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#859EAD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Gustavian Gray
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Gustavian 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 Dunn-Edwards Colors
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More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Gustavian Gray — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Gustavian Gray have?
Gustavian Gray by Dunn-Edwards has a cool (green) 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 Gustavian Gray in your own space before committing.
What colors match Gustavian Gray from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Gustavian Gray are Gibraltar Cliffs by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Brewster Gray by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Evening Fog by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Gustavian 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 Gustavian Gray?
Gustavian Gray has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 30.5, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Gustavian Gray's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.