Sierra Madre ECC-46-1 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #C2BCAE, LRV 51 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Chintz from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #C2BCAE · ECC-46-1
Sierra Madre
51%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Sierra Madre Technical Profile
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Sierra Madre in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Sierra Madre in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrSierra Madre
Nearly identical
Vista PaintChintz
Chintz
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Chintz
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Roycroft Mist Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Shale
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Burmese Beige
PPG
Nearly identical
Frappé
Valspar
Nearly identical
Naturally-Sourced
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Portobello
Kilz
Nearly identical
Scalloped Gray
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Silk Grey
RAL
Very similar
Nourish .02
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Sierra Madre
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Sierra Madre
#C2BCAE
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A5AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Sierra Madre
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Sierra Madre 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 Sierra Madre.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Sierra Madre — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Sierra Madre have?
Sierra Madre by Behr has a neutral 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 Sierra Madre in your own space before committing.
What colors match Sierra Madre from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sierra Madre are Chintz by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Silver Spree by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Chintz by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Sierra Madre'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 Sierra Madre?
Sierra Madre has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 50.5, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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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 Sierra Madre's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.