Ground Pepper BNC-35 is a yellow paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #645E41, LRV 14 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is African Queen from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #645E41 · BNC-35
Ground Pepper
14%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Ground Pepper Technical Profile
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Ground Pepper in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Ground Pepper in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrGround Pepper
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sAfrican Queen
African Queen
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
African Queen
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Glass .06
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Roam Wild
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Mediterranean Olive
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Olive Green
PPG
Very similar
Tea Leaf
Kilz
Very similar
Summer's End
Valspar
Very similar
Palm Leaf
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Ol' Moss Green
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Cardamom
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Beige Grey
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Ground Pepper
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Ground Pepper
#645E41
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#738256
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Ground Pepper
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Ground Pepper 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 Ground Pepper.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Ground Pepper — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Ground Pepper have?
Ground Pepper by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the yellow color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Ground Pepper in your own space before committing.
What colors match Ground Pepper from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Ground Pepper are African Queen by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), African Queen by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Glass .06 by Colorhouse (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Ground Pepper'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 Ground Pepper?
Ground Pepper has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 14.0, 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 Ground Pepper's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.