Shiitake N220-4 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #9F9F90, estimated LRV 32 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Sprig of Sage from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #9F9F90 · N220-4
Shiitake
32%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Shiitake Technical Profile
HEX Code#9F9F90
RGB159, 159, 144
Estimated LRV32.0
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familygray
BrandBehr
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Colors That Work With Shiitake
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Shiitake
#9F9F90
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#99AD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Shiitake
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Shiitake 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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Shiitake — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Shiitake have?
Shiitake by Behr has a warm (golden) 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 Shiitake from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Shiitake are Sprig of Sage by Valspar (a close digital match), Pigeon by Farrow & Ball (a close digital match), Smoky Slate by PPG (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Shiitake'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 Shiitake?
Shiitake has a estimated lightness value of 32.0, 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 Shiitake's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.