Wells Gray DE6242 is a gray paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #B9B5A4, estimated LRV 46 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Jackson Antique from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dunn-Edwards · #B9B5A4 · DE6242
Wells Gray
46%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Wells Gray Technical Profile
HEX Code#B9B5A4
RGB185, 181, 164
Estimated LRV46.0
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familygray
BrandDunn-Edwards
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Jackson Antique
Vista Paint
#BEBAA9
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#B8B2A2
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Sandy Sage
Valspar
#BDB9AA
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Chimayo Sage
PPG
#B9B49F
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Northern Cliffs
Benjamin Moore
#BBB6A8
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Dutch Boy
#BCBAAB
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Stone Walkway
Behr
#B5AF9F
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Farrow & Ball
#B4B4A3
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#C2BCA9
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Colors That Work With Wells Gray
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Wells Gray
#B9B5A4
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A1AD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Wells Gray
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Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Wells Gray Room Palettes
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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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Wells Gray — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Wells Gray have?
Wells Gray by Dunn-Edwards has a neutral 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 Wells Gray from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Wells Gray are Jackson Antique by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Silver Gray by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Sandy Sage by Valspar (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Wells 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 Wells Gray?
Wells Gray has a estimated lightness value of 46.0, 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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