ColorplanGratifying Gray
DC-008 · Behr
LRV 58 · mid-tone
0 black100 white
Behr Gratifying Gray (DC-008) is a mid-tone warm gray (greige) with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 58. Closest matches: Benjamin Moore Apparition (860), Sherwin-Williams Repose Gray (SW 7015) and Farrow & Ball Cornforth White (No.228). 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 | 58.3 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #CBC9C0 |
| RGB | 203, 201, 192 |
| HSL | 49°, 10%, 77% |
About Gratifying Gray
Gratifying Gray (DC-008) is a mid-tone warm gray (greige) from Behr with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 58, Gratifying Gray has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Gratifying 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. It's very close to Dolphin Fin (790C-3); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Gratifying Gray changes with the light
Gratifying 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 Gratifying Gray will look a little cooler and grayer than on the chip.
East-facing rooms
Gratifying 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 Gratifying Gray close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Gratifying Gray will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Gratifying Gray in real homes
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Gratifying 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.
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical · ΔE 0.5
Also close: On the Rocks (ΔE 1.9)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Very close · ΔE 1.7
Also close: Pavilion Gray (ΔE 2.4)
Compare side by side →Similar Behr colors
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Gratifying Gray questions
What undertone does Gratifying Gray have?
Gratifying Gray has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Gratifying Gray's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Gratifying Gray a light or dark color?
Gratifying Gray has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 58.3 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a mid-tone color. With an LRV of 58, Gratifying Gray has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Gratifying Gray in other paint brands?
Benjamin Moore: Apparition 860 (very close, ΔE 1.0); Sherwin-Williams: Repose Gray SW 7015 (nearly identical, ΔE 0.5); Farrow & Ball: Cornforth White No.228 (very close, ΔE 1.7). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Gratifying Gray?
Try Nano White (HDC-MD-06) on both trim and ceiling. It's a Behr white that shares Gratifying Gray's undertone, so the room feels coordinated without looking stark.
Where does Gratifying Gray work best?
Gratifying Gray works well in open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. With an LRV of 58, Gratifying Gray has visible color without darkening a room much.
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