Echo PPU17-18 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #797275, estimated LRV 17 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Dark Raspberry Taupe from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #797275 · PPU17-18
Echo
17%Estimated LRV
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Echo Technical Profile
HEX Code#797275
RGB121, 114, 117
Estimated LRV17.4
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
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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 →
Dark Raspberry Taupe
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#7D7275
Close digital match
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#786E70
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Colors That Work With Echo
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Echo
#797275
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A57C79
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Echo
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Echo 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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Echo — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Echo have?
Echo 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 Echo from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Echo are Dark Raspberry Taupe by PPG (a close digital match), Grapy by Sherwin-Williams (a very close match), Heathered Gray by Dutch Boy (a very close match) — the best options for getting Echo'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 Echo?
Echo has a estimated lightness value of 17.4, 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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Why Echo's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.