Pavement Gray MQ6-25 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #8C887D, estimated LRV 25 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Garden Bench from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #8C887D · MQ6-25
Pavement Gray
25%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Pavement Gray Technical Profile
HEX Code#8C887D
RGB140, 136, 125
Estimated LRV24.7
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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#8B897E
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#8F8A7D
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Alloy
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#8E8A81
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#8E8A81
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#88857D
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Dunn-Edwards
#88857D
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Colors That Work With Pavement Gray
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Pavement Gray
#8C887D
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A4AD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Pavement Gray
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Pavement 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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Pavement Gray — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Pavement Gray have?
Pavement 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 Pavement Gray from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Pavement Gray are Garden Bench by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Smoked Truffle by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Alloy by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Pavement 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 Pavement Gray?
Pavement Gray has a estimated lightness value of 24.7, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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Why Pavement Gray's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.