Ref. #6F8159 · MQ6-47
Terrain
20%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Terrain Technical Profile
What color is Terrain? It's a deep warm neutral with the hex code #6F8159. Colors similar to Terrain include PPG Spinach Salad, Vista Paint Old Growth Forest, Valspar Graceful Green. Terrain has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 20, Terrain creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. As a warm neutral, Terrain pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler.
Colors Similar to Terrain
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Terrain
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Terrain
#6F8159
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#719F6E
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Terrain
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Terrain 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 Terrain.
More neutral colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Terrain — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Terrain have?
Terrain by Behr has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the neutral color family.
What colors match Terrain from other brands?
The closest matches are Spinach Salad by PPG (#708054), Old Growth Forest by Vista Paint (#71805E), Graceful Green by Valspar (#73865C). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Terrain?
Terrain has an LRV of 19.8, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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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 Terrain's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.