Burnished Metal UL260-17 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #C7CAC9, LRV 59 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Gray Screen from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #C7CAC9 · UL260-17
Burnished Metal
59%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Burnished Metal Technical Profile
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Burnished Metal in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Burnished Metal in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrBurnished Metal
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsGray Screen
Gray Screen
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Garden Stone
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Seersucker Suit
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Pittsburgh Gray
PPG
Nearly identical
Nomadic Travels
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Nomadic Travels
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Cloud Computing
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Chalk Gray
Kilz
Nearly identical
Gravity
Valspar
Nearly identical
Skylight
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Agate Grey
RAL
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Burnished Metal
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Burnished Metal
#C7CAC9
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#85A7AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Burnished Metal
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Burnished Metal 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 Burnished Metal.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Burnished Metal — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Burnished Metal have?
Burnished Metal 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 Burnished Metal in your own space before committing.
What colors match Burnished Metal from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Burnished Metal are Gray Screen by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Garden Stone by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Seersucker Suit by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Burnished Metal'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 Burnished Metal?
Burnished Metal has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 58.6, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Burnished Metal's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.