# Behr Historical Gray

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

Behr Historical Gray N370-4A is a muted mid-tone gray with a noticeable earthy cast that keeps it from reading stark or blue. Its #a7a699 value suggests soft olive-beige undertones, especially beside crisp white trim or cool materials. In bright daylight, Historical Gray can appear lighter and more neutral, while lower or warmer lighting tends to bring out its subdued khaki quality. It suits living room walls, hallways, and bedrooms where a grounded neutral is wanted without the flatness of a standard gray. Pair it with warm white, weathered oak, linen upholstery, black metal hardware, or deep charcoal accents for contrast.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Behr
- **Color name:** Historical Gray
- **Color code:** N370-4A
- **HEX:** #a7a699
- **RGB:** 167, 166, 153
- **LRV:** 37.67%
- **Brightness:** Mid-tone
- **Color families:** Grey
- **Temperature:** warm
- **Undertones:** yellow

## Color codes
- **HSV:** Hue: 56° Saturation: 8.38% Value: 65.49%
- **HSL:** hsl(56, 7, 63)
- **CMYK:** Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 0.6 Yellow: 8.38 Key: 34.51
- **YIQ:** Y: 164.817 I: 4.773 Q: -3.834
- **XYZ:** X: 35.321 Y: 37.788 Z: 35.561
- **CIE Lab:** L:67.864 a:-2.008 b:6.861
- **CIE Luv:** L:67.864 u:1.308 v:10.111
- **Decimal:** 10987161
- **Hunter Lab:** 61.472, -5.012, 8.731

## Equivalent and related colors
- [Sherwin Williams Rare Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/rare-gray-sw-6199)
- [Behr Old Celadon](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-old-celadon)
- [Sherwin Williams Downing Stone](https://plan-home.com/color/downing-stone-sw-2821)
- [Valspar US Rigani](https://plan-home.com/color/valspar-rigani)
- [Behr Woodland Sage](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-woodland-sage)
- [Sherwin Williams Frosted Fern](https://plan-home.com/color/frosted-fern-sw-9648)
- [Behr Strong Winds](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-strong-winds)
- [Valspar US Coastal Jetty](https://plan-home.com/color/valspar-coastal-jetty)
- [Valspar US Building Block](https://plan-home.com/color/valspar-building-block)
- [Sherwin Williams Escape Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/escape-gray-sw-6185)
- [Benjamin Moore Herbal Escape](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-herbal-escape-1487)
- [Valspar US Sprig of Sage (US)](https://plan-home.com/color/valspar-sprig-of-sage)
- [Benjamin Moore Oil Cloth](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-oil-cloth-csp-760)
- [Behr Still Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-still-gray)
- [Behr Wells Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-wells-gray)
- [Benjamin Moore Sabre Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-sabre-gray-1482)
- [Behr Jungle Camouflage](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-jungle-camouflage)
- [Valspar US Green Turquoise](https://plan-home.com/color/valspar-green-turquoise)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [Behr Elemental Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-elemental-gray)
- [Behr Silver Bullet](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-silver-bullet)
- [Behr White Metal](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-white-metal)
- [Behr Classic Silver](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-classic-silver)
- [Behr Halation](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-halation)

## Darker monochromatic colors
- [Behr Woodland Sage](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-woodland-sage)
- [Behr Peppergrass](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-peppergrass)
- [Behr Incognito](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-incognito)
- [Behr Muted Sage](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-muted-sage)
- [Behr Milk Thistle](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-milk-thistle)

## Complementary colors
- [Behr Blue Aura](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-blue-aura)
- [Behr Camelot](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-camelot)
- [Behr Little Theater](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-little-theater)
- [Behr Lap Of Luxury](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-lap-of-luxury)
- [Behr Great Falls](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-great-falls)
- [Behr Blueberry Whip](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-blueberry-whip)
- [Behr Chivalrous](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-chivalrous)

## 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.