Manuscript PPU8-23 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #827E72, estimated LRV 21 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Wildwood from Kilz (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #827E72 · PPU8-23
Manuscript
21%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Manuscript Technical Profile
HEX Code#827E72
RGB130, 126, 114
Estimated LRV20.9
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familygray
BrandBehr
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Wildwood
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#817D72
Close digital match
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#837D70
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#807C72
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#837E74
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#7F7E72
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Colors That Work With Manuscript
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Manuscript
#827E72
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9EA97E
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Manuscript
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Manuscript 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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Manuscript — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Manuscript have?
Manuscript 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 Manuscript from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Manuscript are Wildwood by Kilz (a close digital match), Carter Gray by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Empire by Valspar (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Manuscript'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 Manuscript?
Manuscript has a estimated lightness value of 20.9, 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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