Beechwood 720B-6 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #59494E, LRV 11 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Carob Chip from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #59494E · 720B-6
Beechwood
11%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Beechwood Technical Profile
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Beechwood in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Beechwood in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrBeechwood
Nearly identical
PPGCarob Chip
Carob Chip
PPG
Nearly identical
Chambourd
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Purple Prose
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Mulberry
Kilz
Very similar
Plum Brown
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Desert Fig
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Beauport Aubergine
Vista Paint
Very similar
Soul Searching
Valspar
Very similar
Beauport Aubergine
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Paean Black
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Wood .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Grey Brown
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Beechwood
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Beechwood
#59494E
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#805D55
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Beechwood
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Beechwood 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 Beechwood.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Beechwood — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Beechwood have?
Beechwood 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 Beechwood in your own space before committing.
What colors match Beechwood from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Beechwood are Carob Chip by PPG (a near-identical match), Chambourd by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Vintage Wine by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Beechwood'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 Beechwood?
Beechwood has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 11.0, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Beechwood's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.