Natural Gray PPU18-10 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #C4BFBC, estimated LRV 53 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Gray Shadows from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #C4BFBC · PPU18-10
Natural Gray
53%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Natural Gray Technical Profile
HEX Code#C4BFBC
RGB196, 191, 188
Estimated LRV52.6
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familygray
BrandBehr
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Gray Shadows
PPG
#C2BDBA
Close digital match
Place of Dust
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#C6C3C0
Close digital match
Orchid Shadow
Vista Paint
#CBC5C1
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Through the Looking Glass
Benjamin Moore
#C1BDBD
Close digital match
Gray Pearl
Dunn-Edwards
#C3C0BB
Close digital match
Sugared Bronze
Kilz
#C2C0BC
Close digital match
Essential Gray
Sherwin-Williams
#BCB8B6
Close digital match
Pavilion Gray
Farrow & Ball
#C8C3BC
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Misted Silver
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#CBC7C2
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#C3C3C3
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Colors That Work With Natural Gray
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Natural Gray
#C4BFBC
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADA885
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Natural Gray
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Natural 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
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Natural Gray — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Natural Gray have?
Natural Gray by Behr has a neutral 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 Natural Gray from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Natural Gray are Gray Shadows by PPG (a close digital match), Hush by PPG (a close digital match), Roma Haze Grey by PPG (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Natural 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 Natural Gray?
Natural Gray has a estimated lightness value of 52.6, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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