Congo PPU11-20 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #4D6053, estimated LRV 11 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Under the Sea from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #4D6053 · PPU11-20
Congo
11%Estimated LRV
Cool (Green)Undertone
Congo Technical Profile
HEX Code#4D6053
RGB77, 96, 83
Estimated LRV10.6
UndertoneCool (Green)
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Color Familygray
BrandBehr
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Under the Sea
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Colors That Work With Congo
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Congo
#4D6053
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#5A867E
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Congo
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Congo 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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Congo — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Congo have?
Congo by Behr has a cool (green) 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 Congo from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Congo are Under the Sea by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Lafayette Green by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Greener Pastures by Dunn-Edwards (a very close match) — the best options for getting Congo'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 Congo?
Congo has a estimated lightness value of 10.6, 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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