Comforting Gray BNC-04 is a green paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #C4D1BA, LRV 54 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Hawthorne from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #C4D1BA · BNC-04
Comforting Gray
54%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Comforting Gray Technical Profile
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Comforting Gray in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Comforting Gray in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrComforting Gray
Nearly identical
Vista PaintHawthorne
Hawthorne
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Perspective
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Van Alen Green
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Isle of Dreams
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Leaf .06
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Topiary Tint
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Green Lane
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Budding Green
Valspar
Very similar
Zion
Kilz
Very similar
Pale Moss Green
PPG
Very similar
Teresa's Green
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Comforting Gray
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Comforting Gray
#C4D1BA
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#85AD87
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Comforting Gray
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Comforting Gray 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
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Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Comforting Gray — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Comforting Gray have?
Comforting Gray by Behr has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the green color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Comforting Gray in your own space before committing.
What colors match Comforting Gray from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Comforting Gray are Hawthorne by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Perspective by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Foresta by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Comforting Gray'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 Comforting Gray?
Comforting Gray has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 54.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Comforting Gray's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.