Gentle Doe 170F-6 is a red paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #915E6A, LRV 19 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Cabernet from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #915E6A · 170F-6
Gentle Doe
19%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Gentle Doe Technical Profile
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Gentle Doe in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Gentle Doe in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrGentle Doe
Nearly identical
PPGCabernet
Cabernet
PPG
Nearly identical
Valley Bloom
Valspar
Nearly identical
Prosperity
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Mi Amor
Vista Paint
Very similar
Berry Bush
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Love Affair
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Jaipur Dream
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Smoked Rose
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Australian Shiraz
Kilz
Very similar
Eating Room Red
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Wood .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Signal Violet
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Gentle Doe
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Gentle Doe
#915E6A
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A7877B
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Gentle Doe
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Gentle Doe 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 Gentle Doe.
More red colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Gentle Doe — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Gentle Doe have?
Gentle Doe by Behr has a warm (pink) undertone and sits in the red color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Gentle Doe in your own space before committing.
What colors match Gentle Doe from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Gentle Doe are Cabernet by PPG (a near-identical match), Colonial Brick Red by PPG (a near-identical match), Valley Bloom by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Gentle Doe'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 Gentle Doe?
Gentle Doe has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 19.0, 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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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 Gentle Doe's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.