Bristol Beige HDC-AC-14 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #948371, estimated LRV 24 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Cowboy Hat from Kilz (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #948371 · HDC-AC-14
Bristol Beige
24%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Bristol Beige Technical Profile
HEX Code#948371
RGB148, 131, 113
Estimated LRV23.7
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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Colors That Work With Bristol Beige
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Bristol Beige
#948371
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADAD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Bristol Beige
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Bristol Beige 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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Bristol Beige — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Bristol Beige have?
Bristol Beige 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 Bristol Beige from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Bristol Beige are Cowboy Hat by Kilz (a close digital match), Taupe Fedora by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Desert Nomad by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Bristol Beige'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 Bristol Beige?
Bristol Beige has a estimated lightness value of 23.7, 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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