Barnwood Gray PPU24-07 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #87857E, estimated LRV 23 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Chelsea Gray from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #87857E · PPU24-07
Barnwood Gray
23%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Barnwood Gray Technical Profile
HEX Code#87857E
RGB135, 133, 126
Estimated LRV23.4
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familygray
BrandBehr
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Chelsea Gray
Benjamin Moore
#87857D
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Greystoke
Hirshfield's
#88857D
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Creek Bed
Dunn-Edwards
#88857D
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Greystoke
Vista Paint
#88867D
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Mountain Smoke
Valspar
#87837B
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Classic French Gray
Sherwin-Williams
#888782
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Promising Gray
Dutch Boy
#8C877F
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Mole's Breath
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#8B857F
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Colors That Work With Barnwood Gray
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Barnwood Gray
#87857E
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A2AD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Barnwood Gray
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Barnwood Gray 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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Barnwood Gray — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Barnwood Gray have?
Barnwood Gray by Behr has a warm (golden) 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 Barnwood Gray from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Barnwood Gray are Chelsea Gray by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Dolphin by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Greystoke by Hirshfield's (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Barnwood Gray'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 Barnwood Gray?
Barnwood Gray has a estimated lightness value of 23.4, 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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Why Barnwood Gray's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.