Nautical Gray PPH-42 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #BCC7CB, 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.
Ref. #BCC7CB · PPH-42
Nautical Gray
56%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Nautical Gray Technical Profile
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Nautical Gray in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Nautical Gray in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrNautical Gray
Nearly identical
PPGSilver Blue Sea
Silver Blue Sea
PPG
Nearly identical
Water Droplet
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Water Droplet
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Silvered Blue
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Gentle Gray
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Milky Way
Valspar
Nearly identical
Upward
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Bay of Hope
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Soothing Ocean
Kilz
Very similar
Parma Gray
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Wool .02
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Nautical Gray
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
Pure 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
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Nautical 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.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Nautical Gray in your own space before committing.
What colors match Nautical Gray from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Nautical Gray are Silver Blue Sea by PPG (a near-identical match), Water Droplet by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Water Droplet by Hirshfield's (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Nautical Gray's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.