Puddle 790B-4 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #969D9B, estimated LRV 31 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Light Gray from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #969D9B · 790B-4
Puddle
31%Estimated LRV
Cool (Green)Undertone
Puddle Technical Profile
HEX Code#969D9B
RGB150, 157, 155
Estimated LRV31.0
UndertoneCool (Green)
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 →
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#979D9A
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#969A96
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Colors That Work With Puddle
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Puddle
#969D9B
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#85A5AD
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Puddle
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Puddle 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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Puddle — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Puddle have?
Puddle by Behr has a cool (green) 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 Puddle from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Puddle are Light Gray by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Concrete Jungle by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Puritan Gray by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Puddle'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 Puddle?
Puddle has a estimated lightness value of 31.0, 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 Puddle's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.