Gentle Doe 170F-6 is a red paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #915E6A, estimated 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.
Behr · #915E6A · 170F-6
Gentle Doe
19%Estimated LRV
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Gentle Doe Technical Profile
HEX Code#915E6A
RGB145, 94, 106
Estimated LRV19.0
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
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Color Familyred
BrandBehr
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Colors That Work With Gentle Doe
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Gentle Doe from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Gentle Doe are Cabernet by PPG (a close digital match), Colonial Brick Red by PPG (a close digital match), Valley Bloom by Valspar (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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Why Gentle Doe's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.