Czarina MQ1-48 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #78595D, estimated LRV 12 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is River Rouge from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #78595D · MQ1-48
Czarina
12%Estimated LRV
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Czarina Technical Profile
HEX Code#78595D
RGB120, 89, 93
Estimated LRV11.9
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
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Color Familygray
BrandBehr
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Close digital match
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#76595D
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Colors That Work With Czarina
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Czarina
#78595D
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9B7C69
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Czarina
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Czarina 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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Czarina — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Czarina have?
Czarina 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 Czarina from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Czarina are River Rouge by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Roasted Eggplant by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Christopher'S Burgundy by PPG (a very close match) — the best options for getting Czarina'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 Czarina?
Czarina has a estimated lightness value of 11.9, 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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