Nightingale Gray N200-3 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #B7B8AD, estimated LRV 43 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Sea Haze from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #B7B8AD · N200-3
Nightingale Gray
43%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Nightingale Gray Technical Profile
HEX Code#B7B8AD
RGB183, 184, 173
Estimated LRV43.0
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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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Sea Haze
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#B4B6AC
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#B9BAB1
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Foggy Seascape
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#BBBCB2
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Simple Gray
Valspar
#B8B8AA
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Sensible Hue
Sherwin-Williams
#B6B5AB
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Fossilized
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#B6B8B0
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Metal .03
Colorhouse
#B5B8B1
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Aged Stucco Grey
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#B9B7AE
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Colors That Work With Nightingale Gray
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Nightingale Gray
#B7B8AD
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#95AD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Nightingale Gray
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Nightingale 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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Nightingale Gray — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Nightingale Gray have?
Nightingale Gray by Behr has a warm (golden) 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 Nightingale Gray from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Nightingale Gray are Sea Haze by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Hi Ho Silver by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Fossilized by Vista Paint (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Nightingale 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 Nightingale Gray?
Nightingale Gray has a estimated lightness value of 43.0, 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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Why Nightingale Gray's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.