Cocoa Craving N150-3 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #B6A8A7, LRV 41 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Flexible Gray from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #B6A8A7 · N150-3
Cocoa Craving
41%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Cocoa Craving Technical Profile
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Cocoa Craving in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Cocoa Craving in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrCocoa Craving
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsFlexible Gray
Flexible Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Claystone
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Mystical Gray
Valspar
Nearly identical
Mauve Desert
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Simply Taupe
Kilz
Very similar
Antique Mauve
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Silver Service
PPG
Very similar
Toasted Rose
Vista Paint
Very similar
Smoky Wings
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Dove Tale
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
White Aluminium
RAL
Visible difference
Air .07
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Cocoa Craving
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Cocoa Craving
#B6A8A7
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AD9C85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Cocoa Craving
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Cocoa Craving 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 Cocoa Craving.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Cocoa Craving — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Cocoa Craving have?
Cocoa Craving 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 Cocoa Craving in your own space before committing.
What colors match Cocoa Craving from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cocoa Craving are Flexible Gray by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Claystone by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Mystical Gray by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Cocoa Craving'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 Cocoa Craving?
Cocoa Craving has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 40.7, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Cocoa Craving's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.