Seedling PPU9-09 is a beige paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #B8B396, estimated LRV 45 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Mosaic Tile from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #B8B396 · PPU9-09
Seedling
45%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Seedling Technical Profile
HEX Code#B8B396
RGB184, 179, 150
Estimated LRV44.6
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familybeige
BrandBehr
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Colors That Work With Seedling
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Seedling
#B8B396
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9FAD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Seedling
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Seedling 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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Seedling — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Seedling have?
Seedling by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the beige 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 Seedling from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Seedling are Mosaic Tile by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Fresh Thyme Green by PPG (a close digital match), Koi Pond by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Seedling'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 Seedling?
Seedling has a estimated lightness value of 44.6, 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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