Bay View ECC-22-2 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #A5B5B8, estimated LRV 45 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Marine Layer from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #A5B5B8 · ECC-22-2
Bay View
45%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Bay View Technical Profile
HEX Code#A5B5B8
RGB165, 181, 184
Estimated LRV44.5
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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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
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#A5B4B6
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#A9B8BB
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Timber Wolf
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#A7B4B6
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Nimbus Gray
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#A2B1B5
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#A4B7BD
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#AAB7B7
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Colors That Work With Bay View
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Bay View
#A5B5B8
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8593AD
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Bay View
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Bay View 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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Bay View — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Bay View have?
Bay View 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 Bay View from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Bay View are Marine Layer by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Lagoon Reflection by Valspar (a close digital match), Timber Wolf by Dutch Boy (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Bay View'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 Bay View?
Bay View has a estimated lightness value of 44.5, 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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