Volcanic Island S-H-720 is a neutral paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #494431, LRV 9 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Ruggero Grey from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #494431 · S-H-720
Volcanic Island
9%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Volcanic Island Technical Profile
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Volcanic Island in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Volcanic Island in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrVolcanic Island
Nearly identical
Vista PaintRuggero Grey
Ruggero Grey
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Ruggero Grey
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
River Rock
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Yellow Olive
RAL
Nearly identical
Incense Stick
Kilz
Very similar
Andiron
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Woods Hole
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Timber Green
Valspar
Very similar
Olive Black
PPG
Visible difference
Renwick Brown
Dunn-Edwards
Visible difference
Reduced Green
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Wood .06
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Volcanic Island
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Volcanic Island
#494431
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#5E6845
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Volcanic Island
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Volcanic Island 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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Volcanic Island — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Volcanic Island have?
Volcanic Island by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the neutral color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Volcanic Island in your own space before committing.
What colors match Volcanic Island from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Volcanic Island are Ruggero Grey by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Ruggero Grey by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), River Rock by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Volcanic Island'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 Volcanic Island?
Volcanic Island has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 9.0, 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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