Tribal Drum T12-13 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #514843, LRV 7 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Orchid Black from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #514843 · T12-13
Tribal Drum
7%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Tribal Drum Technical Profile
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Tribal Drum in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Tribal Drum in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrTribal Drum
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyOrchid Black
Orchid Black
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Mink
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Deep Earth
Valspar
Nearly identical
Black Fox
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Dark Granite
PPG
Nearly identical
Brownstone
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Black Cherry
Kilz
Very similar
Tanner's Brown
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Gargoyle
Vista Paint
Very similar
Nourish .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
Chocolate
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Grey Brown
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Tribal Drum
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Tribal Drum
#514843
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#777250
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Tribal Drum
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Tribal Drum 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 Tribal Drum.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Tribal Drum — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Tribal Drum have?
Tribal Drum by Behr has a neutral 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 Tribal Drum in your own space before committing.
What colors match Tribal Drum from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Tribal Drum are Orchid Black by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Mink by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Deep Earth by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Tribal Drum'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 Tribal Drum?
Tribal Drum has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 6.8, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Tribal Drum's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.