Winter Way PPU25-23 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #3E474C, LRV 6 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Mount Etna from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #3E474C · PPU25-23
Winter Way
6%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Winter Way Technical Profile
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Winter Way in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Winter Way in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrWinter Way
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsMount Etna
Mount Etna
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Black Forest
PPG
Nearly identical
Charred
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Night Magic
Kilz
Nearly identical
Sooty Lashes
Valspar
Very similar
Iron Grey
RAL
Very similar
Stonecutter
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Metal .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
Navigation
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Dark River
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Puerto Desedo
Vista Paint
Very similar
Railings
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Winter Way
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Winter Way
#3E474C
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#4C5171
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Winter Way
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Winter Way 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 Way.
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 Way — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Winter Way have?
Winter Way 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 Winter Way in your own space before committing.
What colors match Winter Way from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Winter Way are Mount Etna by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Black Forest by PPG (a near-identical match), Charred by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Winter Way'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 Way?
Winter Way has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 6.1, 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
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 Way's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.