Kindling N200-6 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #696E65, estimated 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.
Behr · #696E65 · N200-6
Kindling
15%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Kindling Technical Profile
HEX Code#696E65
RGB105, 110, 101
Estimated LRV15.1
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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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 →
Billowing Smoke
Vista Paint
#6B6F67
Close digital match
Rainy Afternoon
Benjamin Moore
#656C62
Close digital match
Mouse Grey
RAL
#646B63
Close digital match
Velvet Clover
Dunn-Edwards
#656D63
Close digital match
Campground
Valspar
#6C6E66
Close digital match
Gunmetal Gray
PPG
#646C64
Close digital match
Billowing Smoke
Hirshfield's
#6E726A
Close digital match
Earthy Green
Dutch Boy
#6D7368
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Homburg Gray
Sherwin-Williams
#666D69
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Douter
Farrow & Ball
#636F68
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Old Key
Kilz
#696D6B
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Colors That Work With Kindling
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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
Digital 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
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Kindling — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Kindling have?
Kindling by Behr has a warm (golden) 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 Kindling from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Kindling are Billowing Smoke by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Rainy Afternoon by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Mouse Grey by RAL (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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Why Kindling's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.