Agave PPU12-04 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #879D9A, estimated 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.
Behr · #879D9A · PPU12-04
Agave
32%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Agave Technical Profile
HEX Code#879D9A
RGB135, 157, 154
Estimated LRV31.6
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familygray
BrandBehr
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Compare alternatives to Agave
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Atmospheric
Benjamin Moore
#899E9B
Close digital match
June Gloom
Kilz
#869B97
Close digital match
Life'S Whirlwind
Dutch Boy
#889F9E
Close digital match
North Beach Blue
Vista Paint
#859C9C
Close digital match
Oval Room Blue
Farrow & Ball
#8B9D9B
Close digital match
Secluded Garden
Valspar
#809B99
Close digital match
Blue Grass Field
PPG
#8A9C9B
Close digital match
North Beach Blue
Hirshfield's
#849C9D
Close digital match
Meek Moss Green
Dunn-Edwards
#869F98
Similar digital color
Delft
Sherwin-Williams
#8B9FA0
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Water .05
Colorhouse
#82979D
Visible digital difference
Silver Grey
RAL
#8A9597
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Colors That Work With Agave
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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
Digital 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
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Agave — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Agave have?
Agave by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Agave from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Agave are Atmospheric by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), June Gloom by Kilz (a close digital match), Mystic Lake by Benjamin Moore (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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Why Agave's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.