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Ref. #77736D · MQ2-58

Unpredictable Hue

17%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
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Unpredictable Hue MQ2-58 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #77736D, 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.

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Unpredictable Hue Technical Profile

HEX Code#77736D
RGB119, 115, 109
LRV17.3
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Color Familygray
BrandBehr

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Unpredictable Hue in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Unpredictable Hue in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

BehrUnpredictable Hue
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsGauntlet Gray

Gauntlet Gray

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Grey Hearth

PPG

Nearly identical

Great Gray Owl

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Windy City

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Antiquated Chain

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Rugged Suede

Valspar

Very similar

Burnished Pewter

Vista Paint

Very similar

Stormy Weather

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Smokey Eyes

Kilz

Very similar

Quartz Grey

RAL

Very similar

Broccoli Brown

Farrow & Ball

Visible difference

Stone .06

Colorhouse

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Unpredictable Hue

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Unpredictable Hue

#77736D

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#9EA374

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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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

Base

Deconstruction

Complement

Long Lake

Unpredictable Hue Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Close Knit

Trim

Ultra Pure White®

Accent

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Pop

Campfire Blaze

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Nurture

Trim

Blanca Peak

Accent

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Pop

Purple Potion

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Silver Charm

Trim

Blanca Peak

Accent

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Pop

Charter Blue

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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Unpredictable Hue in your own space before committing.
What colors match Unpredictable Hue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Unpredictable Hue are Gauntlet Gray by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Grey Hearth by PPG (a near-identical match), Great Gray Owl by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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