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Ref. #BAB8AC · N210-3

Barista

48%LRV Value
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Barista N210-3 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #BAB8AC, LRV 48 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Stoneware Clay from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Barista Technical Profile

HEX Code#BAB8AC
RGB186, 184, 172
LRV47.7
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familygray
BrandBehr

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Barista in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Barista in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

BehrBarista
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsStoneware Clay

Stoneware Clay

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Bone Black

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Hurricane Haze

PPG

Nearly identical

Sensible Hue

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Cliff Face

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Sandy Sage

Valspar

Nearly identical

Chintz

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Hi Ho Silver

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Lamp Room Gray

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

Urban Gateway

Kilz

Very similar

Metal .03

Colorhouse

Very similar

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Barista

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Barista

#BAB8AC

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

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Color Palettes for Barista

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Aged Stucco Grey

Complement

Lilac Bloom

Barista Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

This Color

Trim

Ultra Pure White®

Accent

Butternut Wood

Pop

Rice Curry

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Blanca Peak

Accent

Evergreen Trail

Pop

Sophisticated Lilac

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Blanca Peak

Accent

Winter Evening

Pop

Majestic Purple

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Behr Colors

Other Behr colors close to Barista.

Quiet Time

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Off the Grid

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#B8AEA4

Celadon

Behr · T16-11

#BAC0B8

Balcony Rose

Behr · PPF-10

#C8B4AC

Environmental

Behr · PPU11-9

#B1B5A0

Minted Lemon

Behr · PPU10-8

#C1C6A8

More gray colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Beigewood

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#978878

Stormy

PPG · 10-14

#B0BCC3

Muddled Basil

Sherwin-Williams · 7745

#5A5243

Farm Fresh

PPG · 1129-5

#8E9B88

Puritan Gray

Benjamin Moore · HC-164

#98A09C

Green Earth

Sherwin-Williams · 7748

#9A9883

Barista — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Barista have?
Barista 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 Barista in your own space before committing.
What colors match Barista from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Barista are Stoneware Clay by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Bone Black by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Play on Gray by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Barista'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 Barista?
Barista has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 47.7, 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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