# Behr Graceful Gray

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/behr-graceful-gray](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-graceful-gray)

Behr Graceful Gray PPU18-12 is a light-to-medium warm gray with a noticeable beige-taupe cast. Its muted, low-saturation appearance keeps it from reading stark, giving walls a soft neutral base without looking creamy. In cooler daylight, Graceful Gray can appear more traditionally gray, while warm bulbs tend to draw out its beige undertones. It suits living rooms, bedrooms, hallways, and open-plan areas, especially alongside off-white trim, natural oak, linen upholstery, and brushed brass or black hardware. Use this shade on broad walls or cabinetry when you want more depth than a pale greige but less contrast than a dark gray.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Behr
- **Color name:** Graceful Gray
- **Color code:** PPU18-12
- **HEX:** #beb6ac
- **RGB:** 190, 182, 172
- **LRV:** 47.53%
- **Brightness:** Mid-tone
- **Color families:** Grey, Beige
- **Temperature:** warm
- **Undertones:** red

## Color codes
- **HSV:** Hue: 33° Saturation: 9.47% Value: 74.51%
- **HSL:** hsl(33, 12, 71)
- **CMYK:** Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 4.21 Yellow: 9.47 Key: 25.49
- **YIQ:** Y: 183.252 I: 7.981 Q: -1.42
- **XYZ:** X: 45.408 Y: 47.382 Z: 45.772
- **CIE Lab:** L:74.434 a:1.073 b:6.097
- **CIE Luv:** L:74.434 u:5.276 v:8.665
- **Decimal:** 12498604
- **Hunter Lab:** 68.835, -2.71, 8.759

## Equivalent and related colors
- [Behr Grey Mist](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-grey-mist)
- [Sherwin Williams Anew Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/anew-gray-sw-7030)
- [Valspar US Luxe Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/valspar-luxe-gray)
- [Sherwin Williams Amazing Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/amazing-gray-sw-7044)
- [Behr Park Avenue](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-park-avenue)
- [Benjamin Moore Himalayan Trek](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-himalayan-trek-1542)
- [Valspar US Frappe](https://plan-home.com/color/valspar-frappe)
- [Sherwin Williams Requisite Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/requisite-gray-sw-7023)
- [Sherwin Williams Versatile Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/versatile-gray-sw-6072)
- [Valspar US Sculpting Clay](https://plan-home.com/color/valspar-sculpting-clay)
- [Benjamin Moore Silver Fox](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-silver-fox-2108-50)
- [Sherwin Williams Mindful Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/mindful-gray-sw-7016)
- [Benjamin Moore Hazelwood](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-hazelwood-1005)
- [Valspar US Ask Me Anything](https://plan-home.com/color/valspar-ask-me-anything)
- [Sherwin Williams Viaduct](https://plan-home.com/color/viaduct-sw-9567)
- [Benjamin Moore Thunder](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-thunder-af-685)
- [Sherwin Williams Pachyderm](https://plan-home.com/color/pachyderm-sw-9596)
- [Benjamin Moore La Paloma Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-la-paloma-gray-1551)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [Behr Graycloth](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-graycloth)
- [Behr Natural Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-natural-gray)
- [Behr Prelude To Pink](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-prelude-to-pink)
- [Behr Grey Mist](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-grey-mist)
- [Behr Burnished Clay](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-burnished-clay)

## Darker monochromatic colors
- [Behr Perfect Taupe](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-perfect-taupe)
- [Behr Mocha Accent](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-mocha-accent)
- [Behr Bristol Beige](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-bristol-beige)
- [Behr Park Avenue](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-park-avenue)
- [Behr Art District](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-art-district)

## Complementary colors
- [Behr Icicles](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-icicles)
- [Behr Shaved Ice](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-shaved-ice)
- [Behr Adirondack Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-adirondack-blue)
- [Behr Nypd](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-nypd)
- [Behr Hypnotic](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-hypnotic)
- [Behr Midnight Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-midnight-blue)
- [Behr Paparazzi Flash](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-paparazzi-flash)

## Important note

Digital color values and matches are approximate. Screens, lighting, paint finish, surface texture, and application method can change how a color appears. Test a physical paint sample before making a final decision.