Underground N200-7 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #525049, LRV 11 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Dark Oasis from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #525049 · N200-7
Underground
11%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Underground Technical Profile
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Underground in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Underground in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrUnderground
Nearly identical
ValsparDark Oasis
Dark Oasis
Valspar
Nearly identical
Renwick Brown
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Moss Glen
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Dragon's Breath
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Urbane Bronze
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Sturgis Gray
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Licorice
PPG
Nearly identical
Ironside
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Binoculars
Kilz
Very similar
Tarpaulin Grey
RAL
Very similar
Metal .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
Reduced Green
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Underground
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Underground
#525049
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#707C52
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Underground
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Underground 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 Underground.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Underground — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Underground have?
Underground by Behr has a warm (golden) 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 Underground in your own space before committing.
What colors match Underground from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Underground are Dark Oasis by Valspar (a near-identical match), Renwick Brown by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Moss Glen by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Underground'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 Underground?
Underground has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 11.0, 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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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 Underground's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.