Grey Brown 8019 is a gray paint color from RAL. It has a hex value of #403A3A, 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.
Ref. #403A3A · 8019
Grey Brown
4%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Grey Brown Technical Profile
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Grey Brown in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Grey Brown in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
RALGrey Brown
Nearly identical
Vista PaintEvening Empress
Evening Empress
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Armory
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Velvety Night
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Off Broadway
Behr
Very similar
Plum Martini
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Evermore
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Bistre Pigment
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Pitch Black
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Western Charcoal
PPG
Very similar
Arrowhead
Valspar
Very similar
Spice Brown
Kilz
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Grey Brown
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
Pure 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
Similar RAL Colors
Other RAL colors close to Grey Brown.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Grey Brown in your own space before committing.
What colors match Grey Brown from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Grey Brown are Evening Empress by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Armory by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Darkroom by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Why Grey Brown's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.