Hush PPU26-16 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #CBCECE, estimated LRV 61 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Evening Shadow from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #CBCECE · PPU26-16
Hush
61%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Hush Technical Profile
HEX Code#CBCECE
RGB203, 206, 206
Estimated LRV61.3
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familygray
BrandBehr
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Evening Shadow
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#C9CCCD
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#CED1D0
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#CACFCF
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#C7CBCC
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#CACED0
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Dunn-Edwards
#CBCCCC
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Chalk Gray
Kilz
#CED0CE
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Elemental
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#D0D3D3
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Nomadic Travels
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#CACECC
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Telegrey 4
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#D0D0D0
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Skylight
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#CCD0CD
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Colors That Work With Hush
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Hush
#CBCECE
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8599AD
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Hush
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Hush 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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Hush — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Hush have?
Hush by Behr has a neutral 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 Hush from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Hush are Evening Shadow by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Bay Waves by Valspar (a close digital match), Whitestone by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Hush'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 Hush?
Hush has a estimated lightness value of 61.3, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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Why Hush's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.