Sonora Rose N160-4 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #AF9797, estimated LRV 34 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Tawny Mushroom from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #AF9797 · N160-4
Sonora Rose
34%Estimated LRV
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Sonora Rose Technical Profile
HEX Code#AF9797
RGB175, 151, 151
Estimated LRV33.5
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
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Color Familygray
BrandBehr
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Colors That Work With Sonora Rose
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Sonora Rose
#AF9797
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AD9985
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Sonora Rose
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Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Sonora Rose 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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Sonora Rose — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Sonora Rose have?
Sonora Rose 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 Sonora Rose from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sonora Rose are Tawny Mushroom by PPG (a close digital match), Violet Hush by PPG (a close digital match), Pink Cupola by PPG (a very close match) — the best options for getting Sonora Rose'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 Sonora Rose?
Sonora Rose has a estimated lightness value of 33.5, 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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