Pinecone Path HDC-CL-14 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #564645, LRV 7 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Black Walnut from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #564645 · HDC-CL-14
Pinecone Path
7%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Pinecone Path Technical Profile
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Pinecone Path in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Pinecone Path in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrPinecone Path
Nearly identical
PPGBlack Walnut
Black Walnut
PPG
Nearly identical
Incense Stick
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Soul Searching
Valspar
Nearly identical
Cattail
Kilz
Nearly identical
Molasses
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Bitter Chocolate
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Blackened Walnut
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Chocolate
Vista Paint
Very similar
Chocolate
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Nourish .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Tanner's Brown
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Terra Brown
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Pinecone Path
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Pinecone Path
#564645
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7C6952
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Pinecone Path
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Pinecone Path 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 Pinecone Path.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Pinecone Path — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Pinecone Path have?
Pinecone Path 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 Pinecone Path in your own space before committing.
What colors match Pinecone Path from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Pinecone Path are Black Walnut by PPG (a near-identical match), Incense Stick by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Soul Searching by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Pinecone Path'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 Pinecone Path?
Pinecone Path has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 6.8, 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 Pinecone Path's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.