Laurel Oak ECC-41-3 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #6E7168, LRV 16 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Burnished Pewter from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #6E7168 · ECC-41-3
Laurel Oak
16%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Laurel Oak Technical Profile
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Laurel Oak in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Laurel Oak in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrLaurel Oak
Nearly identical
Vista PaintBurnished Pewter
Burnished Pewter
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Billowing Smoke
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Campground
Valspar
Nearly identical
Earthy Green
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Millstone Gray
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Thunderous
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Armory
PPG
Very similar
Armored Steel
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Mouse Grey
RAL
Very similar
Royal Ivy
Kilz
Very similar
Douter
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Laurel Oak
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Laurel Oak
#6E7168
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#769E6E
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Laurel Oak
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Laurel Oak 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 Laurel Oak.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Laurel Oak — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Laurel Oak have?
Laurel Oak 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 Laurel Oak in your own space before committing.
What colors match Laurel Oak from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Laurel Oak are Burnished Pewter by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Billowing Smoke by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Billowing Smoke by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Laurel Oak'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 Laurel Oak?
Laurel Oak has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 16.1, 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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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 Laurel Oak's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.