Subdued Hue 120E-3 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #C5B3BE, estimated LRV 48 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is High Society from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #C5B3BE · 120E-3
Subdued Hue
48%Estimated LRV
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Subdued Hue Technical Profile
HEX Code#C5B3BE
RGB197, 179, 190
Estimated LRV47.8
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
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Color Familygray
BrandBehr
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Colors That Work With Subdued Hue
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Subdued Hue
#C5B3BE
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AD8589
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Subdued Hue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Subdued Hue 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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Subdued Hue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Subdued Hue have?
Subdued Hue 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 Subdued Hue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Subdued Hue are High Society by PPG (a close digital match), Lindsey Lilac by Valspar (a close digital match), Soft Wine by PPG (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Subdued Hue'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 Subdued Hue?
Subdued Hue has a estimated lightness value of 47.8, 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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Why Subdued Hue's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.