Ref. #525049 · N200-7
Underground
11%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Underground Technical Profile
What color is Underground? It's a dark warm gray with the hex code #525049. Colors similar to Underground include Valspar Dark Oasis, MPC Classic Green Bronze Met., Vista Paint Moss Glen. Underground has a warm (golden) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 11, Underground 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, Underground 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 Underground
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Dark Oasis
Valspar
Nearly identical
Classic Green Bronze Met.
MPC
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
Black Jack
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
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 belongs to the gray color family.
What colors match Underground from other brands?
The closest matches are Dark Oasis by Valspar (#535149), Classic Green Bronze Met. by MPC (#51514B), Moss Glen by Vista Paint (#4E4C45). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Underground?
Underground has an LRV of 11.0, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
Explore More with Underground
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.