Grey Brown 8019 is a gray paint color from RAL. It has a hex value of #403A3A, estimated LRV 4 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Evening Empress from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
RAL · #403A3A · 8019
Grey Brown
4%Estimated LRV
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Grey Brown Technical Profile
HEX Code#403A3A
RGB64, 58, 58
Estimated LRV4.4
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
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Color Familygray
BrandRAL
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Evening Empress
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#433C3C
Close digital match
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#413D3C
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#443E40
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Off Broadway
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#433F3E
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#413D40
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Colors That Work With Grey Brown
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Grey Brown
#403A3A
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#685745
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Grey Brown
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Grey Brown 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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Grey Brown — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Grey Brown have?
Grey Brown by RAL has a warm (pink) 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 Grey Brown from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Grey Brown are Evening Empress by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Armory by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Darkroom by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Grey Brown'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 Grey Brown?
Grey Brown has a estimated lightness value of 4.4, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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