Noble Gray HDC-WR15-3 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #C2BFBC, estimated LRV 52 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Sugared Bronze from Kilz (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #C2BFBC · HDC-WR15-3
Noble Gray
52%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Noble Gray Technical Profile
HEX Code#C2BFBC
RGB194, 191, 188
Estimated LRV52.4
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 →
Sugared Bronze
Kilz
#C2C0BC
Close digital match
Place of Dust
Hirshfield's
#C6C3C0
Close digital match
Gray Pearl
Dunn-Edwards
#C3C0BB
Close digital match
Gray Shadows
PPG
#C2BDBA
Close digital match
Smoke
Benjamin Moore
#C2C0BB
Close digital match
Light French Gray
Sherwin-Williams
#C2C0BB
Close digital match
Place of Dust
Vista Paint
#C7C4BF
Close digital match
Agate Grey
RAL
#C3C3C3
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Pavilion Gray
Farrow & Ball
#C8C3BC
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Misted Silver
Dutch Boy
#CBC7C2
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Rocky Shelter
Valspar
#C0C2C2
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Colors That Work With Noble Gray
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Noble Gray
#C2BFBC
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADAD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Noble Gray
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Noble 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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Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Noble Gray — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Noble Gray have?
Noble 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 Noble Gray from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Noble Gray are Sugared Bronze by Kilz (a close digital match), Place of Dust by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Gray Pearl by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Noble 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 Noble Gray?
Noble Gray has a estimated lightness value of 52.4, 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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