ColorplanDoeskin Gray
N200-2 · Behr
LRV 55 · mid-tone
0 black100 white
Behr Doeskin Gray (N200-2) is a mid-tone warm gray (greige) with a warm peach undertone and an LRV of 55. Closest matches: Benjamin Moore Desert Light (1004), Sherwin-Williams Alpaca (SW 7022) and Farrow & Ball Elephant's Breath (No.229). For trim, try Nano White (HDC-MD-06).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Behr whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Gray |
| LRV | 55.4 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #CCC3BA |
| RGB | 204, 195, 186 |
| HSL | 30°, 15%, 76% |
About Doeskin Gray
Doeskin Gray (N200-2) is a mid-tone warm gray (greige) from Behr with a warm peach undertone. With an LRV of 55, Doeskin Gray has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Doeskin Gray's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. Next to Sculptor Clay (PPU5-08), it's cooler.
How Doeskin Gray changes with the light
Doeskin Gray has a fairly balanced undertone: it shifts a little cooler in north light and a little warmer in afternoon west light, which makes it an easy choice for most rooms.
North-facing rooms
In north light Doeskin Gray will look a little cooler and grayer than on the chip.
East-facing rooms
Doeskin Gray will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
Bright south light shows Doeskin Gray close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Doeskin Gray will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Doeskin Gray in real homes
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Doeskin Gray equivalents in other brands
The closest color from each brand. ΔE (“delta E”) scores how different two colors look: under 2.5 is very hard to tell apart on a wall, over 5 is clearly different.
Benjamin Moore
Very close · ΔE 1.5
Also close: Alphano Beige (ΔE 1.8)
Compare side by side →Sherwin-Williams
Very close · ΔE 1.0
Also close: Worldly Gray (ΔE 1.4)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Very close · ΔE 1.6
Also close: Cornforth White (ΔE 2.9)
Compare side by side →Similar Behr colors
Doeskin Gray questions
What undertone does Doeskin Gray have?
Doeskin Gray has a warm peach undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Doeskin Gray's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Doeskin Gray a light or dark color?
Doeskin Gray has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 55.4 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a mid-tone color. With an LRV of 55, Doeskin Gray has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Doeskin Gray in other paint brands?
Benjamin Moore: Desert Light 1004 (very close, ΔE 1.5); Sherwin-Williams: Alpaca SW 7022 (very close, ΔE 1.0); Farrow & Ball: Elephant's Breath No.229 (very close, ΔE 1.6). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Doeskin Gray?
Try Nano White (HDC-MD-06) on both trim and ceiling. It's a Behr white that shares Doeskin Gray's undertone, so the room feels coordinated without looking stark.
Where does Doeskin Gray work best?
Doeskin Gray works well in open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. With an LRV of 55, Doeskin Gray has visible color without darkening a room much.
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