Arabian Veil PPU17-19 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #696465, estimated LRV 13 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Graphite Sketches from Dunn-Edwards (very similar), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #696465 · PPU17-19
Arabian Veil
13%Estimated LRV
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Arabian Veil Technical Profile
HEX Code#696465
RGB105, 100, 101
Estimated LRV13.1
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
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Color Familygray
BrandBehr
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Colors That Work With Arabian Veil
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Arabian Veil
#696465
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#997667
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Arabian Veil
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Arabian Veil Room Palettes
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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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Arabian Veil — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Arabian Veil have?
Arabian Veil by Behr has a warm (pink) 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 Arabian Veil from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Arabian Veil are Graphite Sketches by Dunn-Edwards (a very close match), Cracked Slate by PPG (a very close match), Chocolate Pudding by Dunn-Edwards (a very close match) — the best options for getting Arabian Veil'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 Arabian Veil?
Arabian Veil has a estimated lightness value of 13.1, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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