Underground N200-7 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #525049, estimated 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.
Behr · #525049 · N200-7
Underground
11%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Underground Technical Profile
HEX Code#525049
RGB82, 80, 73
Estimated LRV11.0
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familygray
BrandBehr
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Compare alternatives to Underground
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dark Oasis
Valspar
#535149
Close digital match
Renwick Brown
Dunn-Edwards
#504E47
Close digital match
Moss Glen
Vista Paint
#4E4C45
Close digital match
Dragon's Breath
Benjamin Moore
#56524B
Close digital match
Urbane Bronze
Sherwin-Williams
#54504A
Close digital match
Sturgis Gray
Hirshfield's
#57544D
Close digital match
Licorice
PPG
#4E4F48
Close digital match
Ironside
Dutch Boy
#575449
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Binoculars
Kilz
#504A43
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Tarpaulin Grey
RAL
#4C514A
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Metal .05
Colorhouse
#535654
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Reduced Green
Farrow & Ball
#5C594B
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Colors That Work With Underground
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Underground from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Underground are Dark Oasis by Valspar (a close digital match), Renwick Brown by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Moss Glen by Vista Paint (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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Why Underground's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.