Pepper Mill BXC-44 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #687763, LRV 17 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is In the Garden from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #687763 · BXC-44
Pepper Mill
17%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Pepper Mill Technical Profile
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Pepper Mill in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Pepper Mill in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrPepper Mill
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreIn the Garden
In the Garden
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
English Ivy
PPG
Very similar
Homegrown Sage
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Malarca
Vista Paint
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April Arbor
Valspar
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Malarca
Hirshfield's
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Midnight Garden
Dunn-Edwards
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Peaceful Forest
Kilz
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Basil
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Glass .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
Green Smoke
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Moss Grey
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Pepper Mill
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Pepper Mill
#687763
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#6E9F7A
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Pepper Mill
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Pepper Mill 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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Pepper Mill — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Pepper Mill have?
Pepper Mill by Behr has a cool (green) 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 Pepper Mill in your own space before committing.
What colors match Pepper Mill from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Pepper Mill are In the Garden by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Cushing Green by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), English Ivy by PPG (a very close match) — the best options for getting Pepper Mill'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 Pepper Mill?
Pepper Mill has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 17.0, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Pepper Mill's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.