Agave PPU12-04 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #879D9A, LRV 32 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Atmospheric from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #879D9A · PPU12-04
Agave
32%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Agave Technical Profile
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Agave in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Agave in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrAgave
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreAtmospheric
Atmospheric
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
June Gloom
Kilz
Nearly identical
Life'S Whirlwind
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
North Beach Blue
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Oval Room Blue
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Secluded Garden
Valspar
Nearly identical
Blue Grass Field
PPG
Nearly identical
North Beach Blue
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Meek Moss Green
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Delft
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Water .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Silver Grey
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Agave
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Agave
#879D9A
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#859FAD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Agave
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Agave Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Agave.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Agave — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Agave have?
Agave by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Agave in your own space before committing.
What colors match Agave from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Agave are Atmospheric by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), June Gloom by Kilz (a near-identical match), Mystic Lake by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Agave's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Agave?
Agave has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 31.6, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Agave's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.