Ref. #4F5051 · BXC-71
Wood Acres
11%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Wood Acres Technical Profile
What color is Wood Acres? It's a dark neutral gray with the hex code #4F5051. Colors similar to Wood Acres include Dunn-Edwards Cavernous, Benjamin Moore Cheating Heart, Benjamin Moore French Beret. Wood Acres has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 11, Wood Acres creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. Wood Acres is a true neutral — pair with any wood, any metal, any trim color. Off-white trim works in most homes; brushed nickel or matte black hardware both read well across spaces. True neutrals read consistently across lighting conditions, which is why they're popular base colors. They inherit a faint warm cast under 2700K and a cool cast under 4000K, but never dramatically.
Colors Similar to Wood Acres
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Wood Acres
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Wood Acres
#4F5051
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#54547F
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Wood Acres
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Wood Acres 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 Wood Acres.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Wood Acres — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Wood Acres have?
Wood Acres by Behr has a neutral undertone and belongs to the gray color family.
What colors match Wood Acres from other brands?
The closest matches are Cavernous by Dunn-Edwards (#515252), Cheating Heart by Benjamin Moore (#4C4E50), French Beret by Benjamin Moore (#4D5053). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Wood Acres?
Wood Acres has an LRV of 11.0, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Wood Acres's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.