Bradford Brown 740B-5 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #756A6B, estimated LRV 18 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Grapy from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #756A6B · 740B-5
Bradford Brown
18%Estimated LRV
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Bradford Brown Technical Profile
HEX Code#756A6B
RGB117, 106, 107
Estimated LRV18.0
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
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Color Familygray
BrandBehr
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#786E70
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Colors That Work With Bradford Brown
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Bradford Brown
#756A6B
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A18571
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Bradford Brown
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Bradford Brown 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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Bradford Brown — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Bradford Brown have?
Bradford Brown by Behr has a warm (pink) 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 Bradford Brown from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Bradford Brown are Grapy by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Heathered Gray by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Acoustic Brown by Kilz (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Bradford Brown'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 Bradford Brown?
Bradford Brown has a estimated lightness value of 18.0, 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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