Compass T12-11 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #8A877B, estimated LRV 24 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Garden Bench from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #8A877B · T12-11
Compass
24%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Compass Technical Profile
HEX Code#8A877B
RGB138, 135, 123
Estimated LRV24.2
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familygray
BrandBehr
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Compare alternatives to Compass
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Garden Bench
Vista Paint
#8B897E
Close digital match
Mossy Aura
Valspar
#8A8577
Close digital match
Squirrel Tail
Benjamin Moore
#8E897B
Close digital match
Mountain Road
Sherwin-Williams
#868578
Close digital match
Sweater Weather
PPG
#8A8478
Close digital match
Greystoke
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#88857D
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#88857D
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#858173
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#8B8A77
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#898176
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#817D72
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Colors That Work With Compass
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Compass
#8A877B
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A1AD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Compass
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Compass 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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Compass — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Compass have?
Compass by Behr has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the gray 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 Compass from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Compass are Garden Bench by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Mossy Aura by Valspar (a close digital match), Greystoke by Vista Paint (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Compass'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 Compass?
Compass has a estimated lightness value of 24.2, 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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Why Compass's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.