Down Home 780A-3 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #C9C6C6, estimated LRV 54 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Unique Gray from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #C9C6C6 · 780A-3
Down Home
54%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Down Home Technical Profile
HEX Code#C9C6C6
RGB201, 198, 198
Estimated LRV54.0
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familygray
BrandBehr
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Unique Gray
Sherwin-Williams
#CBC9C9
Close digital match
Silver Polish
Dunn-Edwards
#C6C6C6
Close digital match
A Touch of Gray
Dutch Boy
#CAC8CB
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Windy City
Valspar
#CFC9C8
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Paternoster
Vista Paint
#C7C6C4
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Paternoster
Hirshfield's
#C7C7C6
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Agate Grey
RAL
#C3C3C3
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Urban Grey
PPG
#C7C2C4
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Silverado
Kilz
#CACBCC
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Through the Looking Glass
Benjamin Moore
#C1BDBD
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#D3CFCD
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Colors That Work With Down Home
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Down Home
#C9C6C6
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AD9985
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Down Home
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Down Home 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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Down Home — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Down Home have?
Down Home by Behr has a neutral 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 Down Home from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Down Home are Unique Gray by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Silver Polish by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), A Touch of Gray by Dutch Boy (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Down Home'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 Down Home?
Down Home has a estimated lightness value of 54.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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