Wet Cement HDC-NT-23 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #898780, estimated LRV 24 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Chelsea Gray from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #898780 · HDC-NT-23
Wet Cement
24%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Wet Cement Technical Profile
HEX Code#898780
RGB137, 135, 128
Estimated LRV24.2
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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 →
Chelsea Gray
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#87857D
Close digital match
Greystoke
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#88857D
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Creek Bed
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#88857D
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Classic French Gray
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#888782
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Colors That Work With Wet Cement
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Wet Cement
#898780
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A2AD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Wet Cement
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Wet Cement 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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Wet Cement — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Wet Cement have?
Wet Cement 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 Wet Cement from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Wet Cement are Chelsea Gray by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Greystoke by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Creek Bed by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Wet Cement'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 Wet Cement?
Wet Cement has a estimated lightness value of 24.2, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Wet Cement's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.