Hickory Stick 120F-5 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #8E6D7A, estimated LRV 21 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Plum Dandy from Sherwin-Williams (very similar), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #8E6D7A · 120F-5
Hickory Stick
21%Estimated LRV
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Hickory Stick Technical Profile
HEX Code#8E6D7A
RGB142, 109, 122
Estimated LRV21.0
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
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Color Familygray
BrandBehr
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Colors That Work With Hickory Stick
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Hickory Stick
#8E6D7A
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AC8782
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Hickory Stick
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Hickory Stick 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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Hickory Stick — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Hickory Stick have?
Hickory Stick by Behr has a warm (pink) undertone and sits in the gray 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 Hickory Stick from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Hickory Stick are Plum Dandy by Sherwin-Williams (a very close match), Aplomb by Benjamin Moore (a very close match), Purple Beech by Dutch Boy (a very close match) — the best options for getting Hickory Stick'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 Hickory Stick?
Hickory Stick has a estimated lightness value of 21.0, 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 Hickory Stick's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.