Ref. #474F3C · 780D-7
Wild Rice
7%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Wild Rice Technical Profile
What color is Wild Rice? It's a dark warm gray with the hex code #474F3C. Colors similar to Wild Rice include Benjamin Moore Chimichurri, Hirshfield's Baize, Vista Paint Baize. Wild Rice has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 7, Wild Rice creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. As a warm neutral, Wild Rice pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler.
Colors Similar to Wild Rice
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Wild Rice
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Wild Rice
#474F3C
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#4F724C
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Wild Rice
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Wild Rice 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 Wild Rice.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Wild Rice — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Wild Rice have?
Wild Rice by Behr has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the gray color family.
What colors match Wild Rice from other brands?
The closest matches are Chimichurri by Benjamin Moore (#495342), Baize by Hirshfield's (#4B5445), Baize by Vista Paint (#4B5445). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Wild Rice?
Wild Rice has an LRV of 7.3, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Wild Rice's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.