Contessa UL250-6 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #968B91, 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.
Ref. #968B91 · UL250-6
Contessa
27%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Contessa Technical Profile
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Contessa in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Contessa in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrContessa
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreSleepy Hollow
Sleepy Hollow
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Greyed Rose Quartz
PPG
Nearly identical
Castle Wood
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Lavender Rose
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Autumn Orchid
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Ashen Plum
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Sunrise Over Tahiti
Valspar
Very similar
Mesmerized
Kilz
Very similar
Brassica
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Cut Heather
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Wool .04
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Grey Aluminium
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Contessa
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
Pure 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
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Contessa.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Contessa — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Contessa have?
Contessa by Behr has a warm (pink) 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 Contessa in your own space before committing.
What colors match Contessa from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Contessa are Sleepy Hollow by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Greyed Rose Quartz by PPG (a near-identical match), Castle Wood by Dutch Boy (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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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 Contessa's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.