Hush PPU26-16 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #CBCECE, 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.
Ref. #CBCECE · PPU26-16
Hush
61%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Hush Technical Profile
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Hush in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Hush in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrHush
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsEvening Shadow
Evening Shadow
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Bay Waves
Valspar
Nearly identical
Whitestone
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Silvery Gray
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Where there is Smoke
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Cloud Computing
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Chalk Gray
Kilz
Nearly identical
Elemental
PPG
Nearly identical
Nomadic Travels
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Telegrey 4
RAL
Nearly identical
Skylight
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Hush
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
Pure 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
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Hush.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Hush — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Hush have?
Hush by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Hush in your own space before committing.
What colors match Hush from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Hush are Evening Shadow by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Bay Waves by Valspar (a near-identical match), Whitestone by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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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 Hush's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.