Cactus Garden PPU11-18 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #7B8370, estimated LRV 22 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Cement Grey from RAL (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #7B8370 · PPU11-18
Cactus Garden
22%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Cactus Garden Technical Profile
HEX Code#7B8370
RGB123, 131, 112
Estimated LRV21.6
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familygray
BrandBehr
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Colors That Work With Cactus Garden
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Cactus Garden
#7B8370
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#81A97D
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Cactus Garden
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Cactus Garden 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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Cactus Garden — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Cactus Garden have?
Cactus Garden by Behr has a warm (golden) 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 Cactus Garden from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cactus Garden are Cement Grey by RAL (a close digital match), Valley Vista by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Harbor Mist Gray by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Cactus Garden'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 Cactus Garden?
Cactus Garden has a estimated lightness value of 21.6, 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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