Liberty Bell Gray HDC-CL-04G is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #696B6D, LRV 15 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Sooty from Kilz (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #696B6D · HDC-CL-04G
Liberty Bell Gray
15%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Liberty Bell Gray Technical Profile
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Liberty Bell Gray in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Liberty Bell Gray in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrLiberty Bell Gray
Nearly identical
KilzSooty
Sooty
Kilz
Nearly identical
High-Speed Steel
Valspar
Nearly identical
Charcoal Slate
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Grey Tabby
PPG
Nearly identical
Night Out
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Polished Pewter
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Boat Anchor
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Cooled Graphite
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Polished Pewter
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Down Pipe
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Quartz Grey
RAL
Visible difference
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Colors That Work With Liberty Bell Gray
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Liberty Bell Gray
#696B6D
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#6C6C9D
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Liberty Bell Gray
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Liberty Bell Gray 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 Liberty Bell Gray.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Liberty Bell Gray — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Liberty Bell Gray have?
Liberty Bell Gray 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 Liberty Bell Gray in your own space before committing.
What colors match Liberty Bell Gray from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Liberty Bell Gray are Sooty by Kilz (a near-identical match), High-Speed Steel by Valspar (a near-identical match), Charcoal Slate by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Liberty Bell Gray'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 Liberty Bell Gray?
Liberty Bell Gray has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 14.6, 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
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Liberty Bell Gray's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.