Sierra Madre ECC-46-1 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #C2BCAE, estimated 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.
Behr · #C2BCAE · ECC-46-1
Sierra Madre
51%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Sierra Madre Technical Profile
HEX Code#C2BCAE
RGB194, 188, 174
Estimated LRV50.5
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familygray
BrandBehr
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Chintz
Vista Paint
#C1BBAD
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Chintz
Hirshfield's
#C0BBAE
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Roycroft Mist Gray
Sherwin-Williams
#C2BDB1
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Shale
Benjamin Moore
#C4BEB2
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Burmese Beige
PPG
#C6BEB0
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Frappé
Valspar
#BFBAAF
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Naturally-Sourced
Dunn-Edwards
#BDB6A6
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Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
#C4BEB4
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Portobello
Kilz
#C4BAAB
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Scalloped Gray
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#C6C0B6
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Colors That Work With Sierra Madre
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Sierra Madre from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sierra Madre are Chintz by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Silver Spree by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Chintz by Hirshfield's (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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Why Sierra Madre's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.