Windsor 740B-6 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #4E4147, LRV 6 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Plum Brown from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #4E4147 · 740B-6
Windsor
6%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Windsor Technical Profile
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Windsor in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Windsor in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrWindsor
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsPlum Brown
Plum Brown
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Desert Fig
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Deep Rum Raisin
PPG
Nearly identical
My Place or Yours?
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Rare Wine
Valspar
Very similar
Purple Prose
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Vintage Wine
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
My Place or Yours?
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Paean Black
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Mulberry
Kilz
Very similar
Grey Brown
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Windsor
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Windsor
#4E4147
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#744F4E
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Windsor
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Windsor 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 Windsor.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Windsor — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Windsor have?
Windsor by Behr has a neutral 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 Windsor in your own space before committing.
What colors match Windsor from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Windsor are Plum Brown by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Desert Fig by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Deep Rum Raisin by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Windsor'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 Windsor?
Windsor has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 5.9, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Windsor's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.