Fretwire T11-7 is a beige paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #B2A490, LRV 38 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Prairie Grass from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #B2A490 · T11-7
Fretwire
38%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Fretwire Technical Profile
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Fretwire in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Fretwire in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrFretwire
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsPrairie Grass
Prairie Grass
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Light Gray
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Arid Plains
Valspar
Nearly identical
Antiquity
Kilz
Nearly identical
Sedge
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Rocky Beach
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Principle Greige
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Bristol Beige
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Palm Springs Tan
PPG
Nearly identical
Macramé Knot
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Stone .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Fretwire
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Fretwire
#B2A490
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AAAD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Fretwire
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Fretwire 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 Fretwire.
More beige colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the beige family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Fretwire — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Fretwire have?
Fretwire by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the beige color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Fretwire in your own space before committing.
What colors match Fretwire from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Fretwire are Prairie Grass by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Light Gray by Farrow & Ball (a near-identical match), Stone Lion by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Fretwire'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 Fretwire?
Fretwire has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 38.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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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 Fretwire's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.