Mountain Shade ECC-47-1 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #B1AB9A, LRV 41 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Gateway Gray from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #B1AB9A · ECC-47-1
Mountain Shade
41%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Mountain Shade Technical Profile
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Mountain Shade in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Mountain Shade in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrMountain Shade
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsGateway Gray
Gateway Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Shale Ridge
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Sandy Hook Gray
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Artemis
Valspar
Nearly identical
Well-Crafted
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Hardwick White
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Olive It
PPG
Nearly identical
Homespun Linen
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Khaki
Kilz
Nearly identical
Stone .05
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Langdon Dove
Hirshfield's
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Mountain Shade
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Mountain Shade
#B1AB9A
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A4AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Mountain Shade
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Mountain Shade 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 Mountain Shade.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Mountain Shade — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Mountain Shade have?
Mountain Shade 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 Mountain Shade in your own space before committing.
What colors match Mountain Shade from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Mountain Shade are Gateway Gray by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Shale Ridge by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Sandy Hook Gray by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Mountain Shade'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 Mountain Shade?
Mountain Shade has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 40.8, 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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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 Mountain Shade's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.