Contessa UL250-6 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #968B91, estimated LRV 27 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Sleepy Hollow from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #968B91 · UL250-6
Contessa
27%Estimated LRV
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Contessa Technical Profile
HEX Code#968B91
RGB150, 139, 145
Estimated LRV27.0
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
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Color Familygray
BrandBehr
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Sleepy Hollow
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#998C91
Close digital match
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#968C90
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#958B8E
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Colors That Work With Contessa
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Contessa
#968B91
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AD8586
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Contessa
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Contessa 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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Contessa — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Contessa have?
Contessa by Behr has a warm (pink) 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 Contessa from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Contessa are Sleepy Hollow by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Greyed Rose Quartz by PPG (a close digital match), Castle Wood by Dutch Boy (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Contessa'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 Contessa?
Contessa has a estimated lightness value of 27.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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Why Contessa's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.