Ref. #8B7867 · 15-32
Portabella
20%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Portabella Technical Profile
What color is Portabella? It's a deep warm gray with the hex code #8B7867. Colors similar to Portabella include Behr Coconut Shell, MPC Golden Bronze Met., Benjamin Moore Davenport Tan. Portabella has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 20, Portabella creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. As a warm neutral, Portabella pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler.
Colors Similar to Portabella
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Coconut Shell
Behr
Nearly identical
Golden Bronze Met.
MPC
Nearly identical
Davenport Tan
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Dusty Path
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Virtual Taupe
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Woodbridge
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Scented Candle
Valspar
Nearly identical
Carved Wood
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Portabella
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Portabella
#8B7867
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A8A77D
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Portabella
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Portabella 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 PPG Colors
Other PPG colors close to Portabella.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Portabella — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Portabella have?
Portabella by PPG has a neutral undertone and belongs to the gray color family.
What colors match Portabella from other brands?
The closest matches are Coconut Shell by Behr (#8D7967), Golden Bronze Met. by MPC (#8C7868), Davenport Tan by Benjamin Moore (#8B7865). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Portabella?
Portabella has an LRV of 19.9, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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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 Portabella's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.