Arid Plains PPU25-07 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #B6B4A9, LRV 46 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Sensible Hue from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #B6B4A9 · PPU25-07
Arid Plains
46%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Arid Plains Technical Profile
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Arid Plains in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Arid Plains in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrArid Plains
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsSensible Hue
Sensible Hue
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Reclaimed Wood
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Aged Stucco Grey
PPG
Nearly identical
Fieldstone
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Lamp Room Gray
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Drifting Sand
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Soulful Grey
Valspar
Nearly identical
Quincy Granite
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Quincy Granite
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Warm Ashes
Kilz
Very similar
Metal .03
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Arid Plains
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Arid Plains
#B6B4A9
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9FAD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Arid Plains
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Arid Plains 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 Arid Plains.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Arid Plains — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Arid Plains have?
Arid Plains 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 Arid Plains in your own space before committing.
What colors match Arid Plains from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Arid Plains are Sensible Hue by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Allegory by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Reclaimed Wood by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Arid Plains'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 Arid Plains?
Arid Plains has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 45.5, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Arid Plains's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.