Cactus Garden PPU11-18 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #7B8370, 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.
Ref. #7B8370 · PPU11-18
Cactus Garden
22%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Cactus Garden Technical Profile
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Cactus Garden in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Cactus Garden in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrCactus Garden
Nearly identical
RALCement Grey
Cement Grey
RAL
Nearly identical
Valley Vista
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Harbor Mist Gray
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Dried Thyme
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Sweetbrier
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Nicolson Green
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Lottery Winnings
PPG
Very similar
Fields of Green
Valspar
Very similar
Pendula Garden
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Green Smoke
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Combat Boots
Kilz
Very similar
Glass .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Cactus Garden
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
Pure 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
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Cactus Garden.
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Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Cactus Garden in your own space before committing.
What colors match Cactus Garden from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cactus Garden are Cement Grey by RAL (a near-identical match), Valley Vista by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Harbor Mist Gray by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Cactus Garden's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.