Kindling N200-6 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #696E65, LRV 15 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Billowing Smoke from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #696E65 · N200-6
Kindling
15%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Kindling Technical Profile
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Kindling in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Kindling in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrKindling
Nearly identical
Vista PaintBillowing Smoke
Billowing Smoke
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Rainy Afternoon
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Mouse Grey
RAL
Nearly identical
Velvet Clover
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Campground
Valspar
Nearly identical
Gunmetal Gray
PPG
Nearly identical
Billowing Smoke
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Earthy Green
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Homburg Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Douter
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Old Key
Kilz
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Kindling
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Kindling
#696E65
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#6A9C6D
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Kindling
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Kindling 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 Kindling.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Kindling — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Kindling have?
Kindling by Behr has a warm (golden) 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 Kindling in your own space before committing.
What colors match Kindling from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Kindling are Billowing Smoke by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Rainy Afternoon by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Mouse Grey by RAL (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Kindling'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 Kindling?
Kindling has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 15.1, 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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Related Reading
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 Kindling's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.