So Shy MQ3-29 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #D8D2D6, estimated LRV 66 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Wisdom Grey from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #D8D2D6 · MQ3-29
So Shy
66%Estimated LRV
Warm (Pink)Undertone
So Shy Technical Profile
HEX Code#D8D2D6
RGB216, 210, 214
Estimated LRV65.5
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
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Color Familygray
BrandBehr
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Colors That Work With So Shy
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
So Shy
#D8D2D6
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AD858B
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for So Shy
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
So Shy 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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So Shy — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does So Shy have?
So Shy by Behr has a warm (pink) 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 So Shy from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to So Shy are Wisdom Grey by PPG (a close digital match), Slip by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), New Age by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match) — the best options for getting So Shy'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 So Shy?
So Shy has a estimated lightness value of 65.5, 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 So Shy's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.