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Ref. #C7CAC9 · UL260-17

Burnished Metal

59%LRV Value
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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.

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Burnished Metal Technical Profile

HEX Code#C7CAC9
RGB199, 202, 201
LRV58.6
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familygray
BrandBehr

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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

Living room with applied paint colors

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

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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

Base

Stonington Gray

Complement

Elephant in the Room

Burnished Metal Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

This Color

Trim

Ultra Pure White®

Accent

Pinecone Hill

Pop

Agave Plant

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Blanca Peak

Accent

Juniper Berries

Pop

Red Gerbera

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Blanca Peak

Accent

Rose Garland

Pop

Rose Wine

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Behr Colors

Other Behr colors close to Burnished Metal.

Silver Setting

Behr · PWL-89

#CACEC7

Dreamscape Gray

Behr · T15-6

#C6C5C5

Pewter Vase

Behr · PPL-64

#CECECB

Gratifying Gray

Behr · DC-008

#CBC9C0

Dynasty Celadon

Behr · PPL-80

#C7CBBE

Burnished Clay

Behr · PPU18-9

#D2CCC4

More gray colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Pebble Beach

Benjamin Moore · 1597

#C9CECE

Soft Steel

Kilz · RL110

#ACACAC

Olive It

PPG · 1032-3

#AEAB9A

Zephyr

Vista Paint · 8306

#BBBAB6

Aganthus Green

Benjamin Moore · 472

#BAC1AE

Steely Gray

Sherwin-Williams · 7664

#90979B

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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