Flannel Pajamas 1043-5 is a gray paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #8B8D98, LRV 27 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Gray Heather from Behr (very similar), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #8B8D98 · 1043-5
Flannel Pajamas
27%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Flannel Pajamas Technical Profile
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Flannel Pajamas in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Flannel Pajamas in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGFlannel Pajamas
Very similar
BehrGray Heather
Gray Heather
Behr
Very similar
Irises
Benjamin Moore
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Pandemonium
Valspar
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Dusked Purple
Dutch Boy
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Shark
Kilz
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Dusty Heather
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Girgitta
Vista Paint
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Dusky Mood
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Formal Gray
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Wool .04
Colorhouse
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Telegrey 2
RAL
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Flannel Pajamas
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Flannel Pajamas
#8B8D98
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9385AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Flannel Pajamas
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Flannel Pajamas 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 PPG Colors
Other PPG colors close to Flannel Pajamas.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Flannel Pajamas — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Flannel Pajamas have?
Flannel Pajamas by PPG has a cool (blue) 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 Flannel Pajamas in your own space before committing.
What colors match Flannel Pajamas from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Flannel Pajamas are Gray Heather by Behr (a very close match), Lilac Fields by Behr (a very close match), River Tour by Behr (a very close match) — the best options for getting Flannel Pajamas'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 Flannel Pajamas?
Flannel Pajamas has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 26.8, 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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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Flannel Pajamas's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.