Compass T12-11 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #8A877B, 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.
Ref. #8A877B · T12-11
Compass
24%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Compass Technical Profile
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Compass in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Compass in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrCompass
Nearly identical
Vista PaintGarden Bench
Garden Bench
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Mossy Aura
Valspar
Nearly identical
Squirrel Tail
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Mountain Road
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Sweater Weather
PPG
Nearly identical
Greystoke
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Creek Bed
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Niagara Valley
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Treron
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Pearl Mouse Grey
RAL
Very similar
Wildwood
Kilz
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Compass
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
Pure 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
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Compass.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Compass — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Compass have?
Compass by Behr has a warm (golden) 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 Compass in your own space before committing.
What colors match Compass from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Compass are Garden Bench by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Mossy Aura by Valspar (a near-identical match), Greystoke by Vista Paint (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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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 Compass's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.