Winter Rye ECC-48-1 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #AAA99D, LRV 39 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Rare Gray from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #AAA99D · ECC-48-1
Winter Rye
39%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Winter Rye Technical Profile
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Winter Rye in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Winter Rye in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrWinter Rye
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsRare Gray
Rare Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Silverado Ranch
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Ashford
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Rigani
Valspar
Nearly identical
Hot Stone
PPG
Nearly identical
Cape May Cobblestone
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Simply Neutral
Kilz
Nearly identical
Whale Watching
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Promenade Gray
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Pigeon
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Nourish .03
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Winter Rye
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Winter Rye
#AAA99D
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9CAD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Winter Rye
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Winter Rye 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 Rye.
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 Rye — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Winter Rye have?
Winter Rye by Behr has a warm (golden) 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 Rye in your own space before committing.
What colors match Winter Rye from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Winter Rye are Rare Gray by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Silverado Ranch by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Ashford by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Winter Rye'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 Rye?
Winter Rye has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 39.4, 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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Related Reading
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 Rye's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.