Catskill Brown BXC-23 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #444A4C, LRV 9 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Black Lead from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #444A4C · BXC-23
Catskill Brown
9%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Catskill Brown Technical Profile
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Catskill Brown in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Catskill Brown in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrCatskill Brown
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsBlack Lead
Black Lead
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Iron Grey
RAL
Nearly identical
Big Dipper
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Black Forest
PPG
Nearly identical
Sooty Lashes
Valspar
Nearly identical
Raccoon Fur
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Typewriter
Kilz
Nearly identical
Metal .06
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Railings
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Dark River
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Puerto Desedo
Vista Paint
Very similar
Anchored Blue
Dutch Boy
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Catskill Brown
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Catskill Brown
#444A4C
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#4E5875
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Catskill Brown
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Catskill Brown 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 Catskill Brown.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Catskill Brown — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Catskill Brown have?
Catskill Brown by Behr has a cool (blue) 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 Catskill Brown in your own space before committing.
What colors match Catskill Brown from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Catskill Brown are Black Lead by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Iron Grey by RAL (a near-identical match), Big Dipper by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Catskill Brown'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 Catskill Brown?
Catskill Brown has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 9.0, 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 Catskill Brown's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.