Agate Grey 7038 is a gray paint color from RAL. It has a hex value of #C3C3C3, LRV 55 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Silver Polish from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #C3C3C3 · 7038
Agate Grey
55%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Agate Grey Technical Profile
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Agate Grey in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Agate Grey in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
RALAgate Grey
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsSilver Polish
Silver Polish
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Silver Bullet
Behr
Nearly identical
Rocky Shelter
Valspar
Nearly identical
Paternoster
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Paternoster
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Whirlwind
PPG
Nearly identical
Garden Stone
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Autonomous
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Eternity
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Silverado
Kilz
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Agate Grey
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Agate Grey
#C3C3C3
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AD9985
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Agate Grey
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Agate Grey 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 RAL Colors
Other RAL colors close to Agate Grey.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Agate Grey — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Agate Grey have?
Agate Grey by RAL 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 Agate Grey in your own space before committing.
What colors match Agate Grey from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Agate Grey are Silver Polish by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Silver Bullet by Behr (a near-identical match), Dreamscape Gray by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Agate Grey'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 Agate Grey?
Agate Grey has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 54.6, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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Why Agate Grey's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.