Puddle 790B-4 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #969D9B, 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.
Ref. #969D9B · 790B-4
Puddle
31%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Puddle Technical Profile
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Puddle in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Puddle in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrPuddle
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsLight Gray
Light Gray
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Puritan Gray
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Serving Platter
Kilz
Nearly identical
Stone Mason Gray
Valspar
Nearly identical
Earl Grey
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Steel Curtain
PPG
Very similar
Raw Steel
Vista Paint
Very similar
Signal Grey
RAL
Very similar
Cannon Ball
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Silvered Chain
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Metal .04
Colorhouse
Very similar
Oval Room Blue
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Puddle
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
Pure 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
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Puddle.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Puddle — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Puddle have?
Puddle 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 Puddle in your own space before committing.
What colors match Puddle from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Puddle are Light Gray by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Concrete Jungle by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Puritan Gray by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Puddle's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.