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Ref. #485541 · MQ6-49

Chard

8%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
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Chard MQ6-49 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #485541, LRV 8 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Vogue Green from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Chard Technical Profile

HEX Code#485541
RGB72, 85, 65
LRV8.3
UndertoneCool (Green)
Color Familygray
BrandBehr

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Chard in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Chard in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

BehrChard
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsVogue Green

Vogue Green

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Chimichurri

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Jolly Holly

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Green Grey

RAL

Very similar

American Pine

Kilz

Very similar

Pine Forest

PPG

Very similar

Beverly

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

Baize

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Baize

Vista Paint

Very similar

Greener Pastures

Dunn-Edwards

Very similar

Jade Sea

Valspar

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Chard

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Chard

#485541

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#507956

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Chard

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Chard

Complement

Blackberry

Chard Room Palettes

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

Walls

Close Knit

Trim

Ultra Pure White®

Accent

This Color

Pop

Coriander Seed

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Iced Slate

Trim

Blanca Peak

Accent

This Color

Pop

Degas Pink

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Silver Charm

Trim

Blanca Peak

Accent

This Color

Pop

Wild Mulberry

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Behr Colors

Other Behr colors close to Chard.

Forest Floor

Behr · PPF-55

#474D47

Deep Evergreen

Behr · PMD-66

#4C574B

Unplugged

Behr · T18-11

#4B4840

Black Pearl

Behr · T16-01

#4A4743

Tribal Drum

Behr · T12-13

#514843

Trellised Ivy

Behr · PPF-54

#3D4941

More gray colors from other brands

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

Charming Violet

Hirshfield's · 1221

#8C7281

Midnight in the Tropics

Vista Paint · 8309

#3F4341

Shadow Taupe

PPG · 14-01

#B4AAA0

Silver Peony

Benjamin Moore · 1475

#C7BFC3

Pebble Beach

Benjamin Moore · 1597

#C9CECE

Soft Steel

Kilz · RL110

#ACACAC

Chard — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Chard have?
Chard by Behr has a cool (green) 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 Chard in your own space before committing.
What colors match Chard from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Chard are Vogue Green by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Chimichurri by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Courtyard by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Chard'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 Chard?
Chard has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 8.3, 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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