Coventry Gray → Behr
The closest Behr matches for Benjamin Moore Coventry Gray (HC-169), ranked by perceptual color distance.
Finding a Behr Equivalent for Coventry Gray
If you love Benjamin Moore Coventry Gray but need a Behr alternative, you are not alone. This is one of the most common cross-brand paint matching searches, whether you are working with a painter who prefers Behr, your local store does not carry Benjamin Moore, or you simply want to compare prices across brands before committing.
Coventry Gray (HC-169) is a medium gray with cool neutral undertones. A balanced mid-tone gray with minimal undertone. One of BM's most neutral grays. Neither warm nor cool, just gray. To find a good Behr match, we need a color that captures not just the right depth (LRV 46.84) but also that specific undertone character. That is where Delta E color science comes in.
We calculated the perceptual color distance between Coventry Gray and every Behr color using the CIE2000 Delta E formula, which measures how different two colors look to the human eye. A Delta E under 2 means most people cannot tell the colors apart. Between 2 and 4, you might notice a difference in certain lighting. Above 5, the difference is clearly visible side by side.
The results are decent but not perfect. The closest Behr option is Dolphin Fin (PPU26-06) with a Delta E of 4, which is a "good match" level match. Dolphin Fin is slightly warmer. Coventry Gray is more neutral. You will want to test a sample before committing, as the difference may be noticeable in certain lighting.
Behr Matches for Coventry Gray
Dolphin Fin is slightly warmer. Coventry Gray is more neutral.
| Coventry Gray | Dolphin Fin | |
|---|---|---|
| LRV | 46.84 | 46 |
| Hex | #C0BEB9 | #BAB5AE |
| Undertone | Cool Neutral | Warm Greige |
| Family | Gray | Gray |
Undertone Comparison
Coventry Gray has cool neutral undertones. A balanced mid-tone gray with minimal undertone. One of BM's most neutral grays. Neither warm nor cool, just gray.
Dolphin Fin has warm greige undertones. A warm medium gray with subtle beige undertones. Behr's answer to the greige trend. Balanced and versatile.
The undertone difference is worth paying attention to. While they are close in overall appearance, the different undertones mean they may diverge in certain lighting. Coventry Gray's cool neutral quality may read differently than Dolphin Fin's warm greige character, especially in rooms with strong directional light or colored accents that could pull out one undertone more than the other. Test a sample in your specific room before committing.
How These Colors Behave in Different Lighting
Coventry Gray in Your Room
Stays remarkably neutral in all lighting. One of the few grays that doesn't pull pink, green, or purple. Clean and contemporary.
Dolphin Fin in Your Room
Reads as a warm, balanced gray in most rooms. Neither too warm nor too cool. A safe, crowd-pleasing choice for any room.
LRV and Brightness
Coventry Gray has an LRV of 46.84, while Dolphin Fin has an LRV of 46. These two colors reflect a very similar amount of light, so you should not notice a significant difference in room brightness when switching between them. The room will feel approximately the same in terms of light and space, which makes this a smoother transition.
Best Rooms for Coventry Gray
Benjamin Moore recommends Coventry Gray for: living room, bedroom, office, hallway, bathroom. With an LRV of 46.84, this is a medium color that is in the medium range, adding real depth and presence to a room. It works best in rooms with good natural light or as an accent wall color. In smaller or darker rooms, pair it with bright white trim to keep the space from feeling closed in.
Dolphin Fin is recommended for: living room, bedroom, hallway, office, whole house. Both colors are recommended for similar applications, which confirms that this is a practical cross-brand match. You can use Dolphin Fin in the same rooms you planned for Coventry Gray.
Coventry Gray in Other Brands
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Frequently Asked Questions
The closest Behr match for Coventry Gray (HC-169) is Dolphin Fin (PPU26-06) with a Delta E of 4, which rates as a "good match" match. Dolphin Fin is slightly warmer. Coventry Gray is more neutral. Delta E measures perceptual color distance on a scale where under 2 means nearly identical, 2 to 4 means close with subtle differences, and over 5 means clearly noticeable.
No, they are not identical. Coventry Gray is a Benjamin Moore color with cool neutral undertones and an LRV of 46.84. Dolphin Fin is a Behr color with warm greige undertones and an LRV of 46. With a Delta E of 4, the difference is subtle and mainly visible in direct side-by-side comparison. Paint formulations differ between brands, so even colors with similar values can look slightly different due to pigment concentration, binders, and finish.
With a Delta E of 4, the difference is enough that they should not be used on adjacent walls in the same room. You can use them in separate rooms of the same house, but be aware that walking from one room to the other may reveal the difference, especially if the rooms have similar lighting. For the most consistent look, pick one brand for all connected living spaces and reserve the other brand for visually separate rooms like bathrooms or bedrooms behind closed doors.
There are several practical reasons to look for a Behr equivalent. Price differences between brands can be significant on large projects. Availability matters if your nearest paint store or home center specializes in Behr. Some painters have strong preferences for one brand's formula based on coverage, dry time, or workability. And if you are touching up existing Behr work, matching within the same brand gives you the best consistency for seamless results.
Match calculations use Delta E (CIE2000) computed from Lab color space conversion. Color data sourced from manufacturer specifications. Last reviewed: March 22, 2026.