Squirrel 790D-5 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #85927B, LRV 27 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Secret Path from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #85927B · 790D-5
Squirrel
27%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Squirrel Technical Profile
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Squirrel in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Squirrel in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrSquirrel
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreSecret Path
Secret Path
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Wyeth'S Field
PPG
Nearly identical
Ginkgo Tree
Valspar
Very similar
Whispering Willow
Vista Paint
Very similar
Fern Gully
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Leaflet
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Catalina Green
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Weeping Willow
Kilz
Very similar
Shaded Fern
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Card Room Green
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Cement Grey
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Squirrel
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Squirrel
#85927B
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#85AD87
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Squirrel
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Squirrel 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 Squirrel.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Squirrel — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Squirrel have?
Squirrel by Behr has a cool (green) 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 Squirrel in your own space before committing.
What colors match Squirrel from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Squirrel are Secret Path by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Wyeth'S Field by PPG (a near-identical match), Adirondack Green by Benjamin Moore (a very close match) — the best options for getting Squirrel'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 Squirrel?
Squirrel has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 27.0, 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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Related Reading
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 Squirrel's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.