Unpredictable Hue MQ2-58 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #77736D, estimated LRV 17 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Gauntlet Gray from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #77736D · MQ2-58
Unpredictable Hue
17%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Unpredictable Hue Technical Profile
HEX Code#77736D
RGB119, 115, 109
Estimated LRV17.3
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familygray
BrandBehr
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Colors That Work With Unpredictable Hue
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Unpredictable Hue
#77736D
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9EA374
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Unpredictable Hue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Unpredictable Hue 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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Unpredictable Hue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Unpredictable Hue have?
Unpredictable Hue 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 Unpredictable Hue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Unpredictable Hue are Gauntlet Gray by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Grey Hearth by PPG (a close digital match), Great Gray Owl by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Unpredictable Hue'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 Unpredictable Hue?
Unpredictable Hue has a estimated lightness value of 17.3, 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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