Ref. #606666 · HDC-MD-28
Cordite
13%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Cordite Technical Profile
What color is Cordite? It's a deep cool gray with the hex code #606666. Colors similar to Cordite include Benjamin Moore Bracken Slate, Vista Paint Greybeard, Hirshfield's Greybeard. Cordite has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 13, Cordite creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. As a cool neutral, Cordite pairs with cool whites for trim, gray-toned or rift-cut oak floors, and brushed nickel or polished chrome hardware. Black accents and natural greenery add contrast. Cool neutrals hold their crisp quality under 4000K+ daylight bulbs. Under 2700K warm light they soften considerably — particularly true for any blue or green undertone.
Colors Similar to Cordite
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Bracken Slate
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Greybeard
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Greybeard
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Roycroft Pewter
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Down Pipe
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Pointed Rock
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Cobalt Cannon
Valspar
Very similar
Murky Depths
Kilz
Very similar
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Cordite
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Cordite
#606666
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#647D95
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Cordite
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Cordite 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 Cordite.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Cordite — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Cordite have?
Cordite by Behr has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the gray color family.
What colors match Cordite from other brands?
The closest matches are Bracken Slate by Benjamin Moore (#5F6464), Greybeard by Vista Paint (#616667), Greybeard by Hirshfield's (#626869). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Cordite?
Cordite has an LRV of 12.9, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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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 Cordite's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.