Bowstring T16-19 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #D6D1C8, estimated LRV 64 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Picket Fence from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #D6D1C8 · T16-19
Bowstring
64%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Bowstring Technical Profile
HEX Code#D6D1C8
RGB214, 209, 200
Estimated LRV64.1
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 →
Picket Fence
Benjamin Moore
#D6D1C8
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Grey Heron
Sherwin-Williams
#D6D2CA
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Goose Feathers
Valspar
#D6D2CA
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Miner's Dust
Dunn-Edwards
#D3CEC5
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Smooth Stone
PPG
#D5D1CA
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Pewter Moon
Vista Paint
#D8D4CA
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Power Lunch
Hirshfield's
#D4D1C7
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Starched Linen
Kilz
#DAD2C7
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Warmed Silver
Dutch Boy
#D7CFC4
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Cornforth White
Farrow & Ball
#D1CBC3
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Colors That Work With Bowstring
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Bowstring
#D6D1C8
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A8AD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Bowstring
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Bowstring 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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Bowstring — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Bowstring have?
Bowstring 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 Bowstring from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Bowstring are Picket Fence by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Grey Heron by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Goose Feathers by Valspar (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Bowstring'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 Bowstring?
Bowstring has a estimated lightness value of 64.1, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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