Comforting Gray BNC-04 is a green paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #C4D1BA, estimated 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.
Behr · #C4D1BA · BNC-04
Comforting Gray
54%Estimated LRV
Cool (Green)Undertone
Comforting Gray Technical Profile
HEX Code#C4D1BA
RGB196, 209, 186
Estimated LRV54.0
UndertoneCool (Green)
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familygreen
BrandBehr
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Colors That Work With Comforting Gray
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Comforting Gray from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Comforting Gray are Hawthorne by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Perspective by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Foresta by Vista Paint (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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