Naturalist Gray N380-5 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #809688, LRV 26 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Paradise Found from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #809688 · N380-5
Naturalist Gray
26%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Naturalist Gray Technical Profile
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Naturalist Gray in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Naturalist Gray in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrNaturalist Gray
Nearly identical
PPGParadise Found
Paradise Found
PPG
Nearly identical
Mother Earth
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Backwoods Green
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Parisian Patina
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Sioux Falls
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
River Rhythm
Vista Paint
Very similar
Bayfront Palm
Kilz
Very similar
Blueridge Fir
Valspar
Very similar
Heavenly Garden
Hirshfield's
Visible difference
Card Room Green
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Traffic Grey A
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Naturalist Gray
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Naturalist Gray
#809688
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#85ADA8
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Naturalist Gray
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Naturalist 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 Naturalist 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.
Naturalist Gray — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Naturalist Gray have?
Naturalist 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 Naturalist Gray in your own space before committing.
What colors match Naturalist Gray from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Naturalist Gray are Paradise Found by PPG (a near-identical match), Mother Earth by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Birch Forest by PPG (a very close match) — the best options for getting Naturalist 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 Naturalist Gray?
Naturalist Gray has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 26.0, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Naturalist Gray's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.