Nautical Gray PPH-42 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #BCC7CB, estimated LRV 56 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Silver Blue Sea from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #BCC7CB · PPH-42
Nautical Gray
56%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Nautical Gray Technical Profile
HEX Code#BCC7CB
RGB188, 199, 203
Estimated LRV55.9
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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Silver Blue Sea
PPG
#BCC7CC
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Water Droplet
Vista Paint
#BDC9CD
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Water Droplet
Hirshfield's
#BDC9CE
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Silvered Blue
Dutch Boy
#BAC6CC
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Gentle Gray
Benjamin Moore
#C1CBCE
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Milky Way
Valspar
#BFCBCD
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Upward
Sherwin-Williams
#BFC9D0
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Bay of Hope
Dunn-Edwards
#BFC9D0
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Soothing Ocean
Kilz
#B7C7CF
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Parma Gray
Farrow & Ball
#B2BFC5
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#C1CDCD
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Colors That Work With Nautical Gray
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Nautical Gray
#BCC7CB
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#858EAD
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Nautical Gray
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Nautical 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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Nautical Gray — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Nautical Gray have?
Nautical 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 Nautical Gray from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Nautical Gray are Silver Blue Sea by PPG (a close digital match), Water Droplet by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Water Droplet by Hirshfield's (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Nautical 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 Nautical Gray?
Nautical Gray has a estimated lightness value of 55.9, 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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