Ref. #39484A · 770F-6
Evening Hush
8%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Evening Hush Technical Profile
What color is Evening Hush? It's a dark cool gray with the hex code #39484A. Colors similar to Evening Hush include Vista Paint Calm Interlude, Hirshfield's Calm Interlude, Valspar Deep River Green. Evening Hush has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 8, Evening Hush 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, Evening Hush 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 Evening Hush
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Evening Hush
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Evening Hush
#39484A
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#49576D
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Evening Hush
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Evening Hush 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 Evening Hush.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Evening Hush — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Evening Hush have?
Evening Hush by Behr has a neutral undertone and belongs to the gray color family.
What colors match Evening Hush from other brands?
The closest matches are Calm Interlude by Vista Paint (#3D4C50), Calm Interlude by Hirshfield's (#3C4D51), Deep River Green by Valspar (#404E50). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Evening Hush?
Evening Hush has an LRV of 8.0, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Evening Hush's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.