Rich Bordeaux BXC-87 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #3C323D, estimated LRV 6 and a cool (violet) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Eleanor Ann from Vista Paint (very similar), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #3C323D · BXC-87
Rich Bordeaux
6%Estimated LRV
Cool (Violet)Undertone
Rich Bordeaux Technical Profile
HEX Code#3C323D
RGB60, 50, 61
Estimated LRV6.0
UndertoneCool (Violet)
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Color Familygray
BrandBehr
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Colors That Work With Rich Bordeaux
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Rich Bordeaux
#3C323D
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#614154
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Rich Bordeaux
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Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Rich Bordeaux Room Palettes
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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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Rich Bordeaux — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Rich Bordeaux have?
Rich Bordeaux by Behr has a cool (violet) 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 Rich Bordeaux from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Rich Bordeaux are Eleanor Ann by Vista Paint (a very close match), Eleanor Ann by Hirshfield's (a very close match), Dark Berry by Vista Paint (a very close match) — the best options for getting Rich Bordeaux'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 Rich Bordeaux?
Rich Bordeaux has a estimated lightness value of 6.0, 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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