Winter Cocoa 730B-4 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #B9B4B8, LRV 42 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Frisky Whiskers from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #B9B4B8 · 730B-4
Winter Cocoa
42%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Winter Cocoa Technical Profile
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Winter Cocoa in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Winter Cocoa in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrWinter Cocoa
Nearly identical
ValsparFrisky Whiskers
Frisky Whiskers
Valspar
Nearly identical
Hazy Grey
PPG
Nearly identical
Gracious Gray
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Swanky Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Heliotrope Gray
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Pashmina
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
After the Rain
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
North Island
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Natural Echo
Kilz
Very similar
Air .07
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Agate Grey
RAL
Visible difference
Calluna
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Winter Cocoa
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Winter Cocoa
#B9B4B8
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AD8591
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Winter Cocoa
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Winter Cocoa 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 Winter Cocoa.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Winter Cocoa — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Winter Cocoa have?
Winter Cocoa by Behr has a warm (pink) 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 Winter Cocoa in your own space before committing.
What colors match Winter Cocoa from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Winter Cocoa are Frisky Whiskers by Valspar (a near-identical match), Hazy Grey by PPG (a near-identical match), Gracious Gray by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Winter Cocoa'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 Winter Cocoa?
Winter Cocoa has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 42.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Winter Cocoa's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.