Warm Onyx HDC-CL-14A is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #4C4846, estimated LRV 7 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Fired Earth from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #4C4846 · HDC-CL-14A
Warm Onyx
7%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Warm Onyx Technical Profile
HEX Code#4C4846
RGB76, 72, 70
Estimated LRV6.6
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familygray
BrandBehr
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Fired Earth
Valspar
#4B4845
Close digital match
Black Bean
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#4E4B4A
Close digital match
Tanner's Brown
Farrow & Ball
#4D4746
Close digital match
Deepest Earth Green
PPG
#4F4A45
Close digital match
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Benjamin Moore
#514B46
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#504844
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#4F4842
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#454543
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Colors That Work With Warm Onyx
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Warm Onyx
#4C4846
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#76704F
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Warm Onyx
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Warm Onyx 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 Warm Onyx.
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Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Warm Onyx — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Warm Onyx have?
Warm Onyx by Behr has a neutral 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 Warm Onyx from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Warm Onyx are Fired Earth by Valspar (a close digital match), Black Bean by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Tanner's Brown by Farrow & Ball (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Warm Onyx'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 Warm Onyx?
Warm Onyx has a estimated lightness value of 6.6, 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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