Milk Thistle MQ6-26 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #9B9886, LRV 31 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Gettysburg Gray from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #9B9886 · MQ6-26
Milk Thistle
31%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Milk Thistle Technical Profile
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Milk Thistle in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Milk Thistle in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrMilk Thistle
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreGettysburg Gray
Gettysburg Gray
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Squirrel'S Tail
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
At Ease Soldier
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Sylvan
PPG
Nearly identical
Rock Wall
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Grandma's Linen
Valspar
Nearly identical
Orestes
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Pigeon
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Nourish .03
Colorhouse
Very similar
Greyswood
Kilz
Very similar
Stone Cottage
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Stone Grey
RAL
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Milk Thistle
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Milk Thistle
#9B9886
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9FAD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Milk Thistle
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Milk Thistle 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 Milk Thistle.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Milk Thistle — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Milk Thistle have?
Milk Thistle 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 Milk Thistle in your own space before committing.
What colors match Milk Thistle from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Milk Thistle are Gettysburg Gray by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Creekside Green by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Squirrel'S Tail by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Milk Thistle'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 Milk Thistle?
Milk Thistle has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 31.1, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural 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 Milk Thistle's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.