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BEHR · PPF-16

Behr Paving Stones#CBCCC4 · LRV 60

Paving Stones reads as a yellow / warm — light — bounces daylight without going clinical. The notes below cover the spec, what Behr PPF-16 actually looks like under different light, and the closest matches at competing US brands.

BEHR PAVING STONES
RGB 203, 204, 196 LRV 60

Color spec

Brand Behr
Name Paving Stones
SKU PPF-16
Hex #CBCCC4
RGB 203, 204, 196
HSL 68°, 7%, 78%
LRV 60
Undertone yellow / warm
Family Neutral

About Behr Paving Stones

At LRV 60, Paving Stones is a light color that bounces daylight around a room without tipping into stark white. Its yellow undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. It holds its undertone in most exposures, which is what makes light shades like this so forgiving room to room.

Paving Stones is an easy whole-room color for living spaces and bedrooms, and light enough to carry onto trim or a ceiling if you want a soft, seamless look. Greige-leaning neutrals like this are the safe whole-home choice when you want warmth without committing to a color.

Closest matches at every US brand

13 brands · top 5 each

5 closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all neutral from that brand.

Dunn-Edwards

2,298 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.75
All neutral at Dunn-Edwards →
DE6276 · #CBCDC4 · ΔE 0.75 · LRV 56
DET614 · #CECDC5 · ΔE 1.05 · LRV 61
DEGR44 · #CBCAC2 · ΔE 1.07 · LRV 59
DEGR29 · #CFCABF · ΔE 2.99 · LRV 59
DEGR61 · #CBCCCC · ΔE 4.1 · LRV 61

Sherwin-Williams

1,947 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.76
All neutral at Sherwin-Williams →
SW 7651 · #CCCCC5 · ΔE 0.76 · LRV 60
SW 9548 · #CCCCC5 · ΔE 0.76 · LRV 60
SW 9629 · #CDCCC3 · ΔE 1 · LRV 60
SW 7057 · #C8CBC4 · ΔE 1.04 · LRV 59
SW 52 · #CBCEC5 · ΔE 1.19 · LRV 61

Benjamin Moore

3,934 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.97
All neutral at Benjamin Moore →
HC-170 · #CACBC5 · ΔE 0.97 · LRV 59
1465 · #CFCCC4 · ΔE 2.03 · LRV 59
1534 · #D0CDC2 · ΔE 2.16 · LRV 61
CSP-5 · #CBCDCA · ΔE 2.42 · LRV 60
AF-680 · #CFCAC2 · ΔE 3.07 · LRV 59

Clare

78 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.18
All neutral at Clare →
PNT100-LT-08 · #CBCBC5 · ΔE 1.18 · LRV 59
PNT100-LT-10 · #C1CAC5 · ΔE 3.76 · LRV 58
PNT100-LT-17 · #D4CBC0 · ΔE 4.85 · LRV 61
PNT100-MD-47 · #C4CEBD · ΔE 5.79 · LRV 60
PNT100-LT-46 · #C1CFC2 · ΔE 6.18 · LRV 60

Magnolia Home

160 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.61
All neutral at Magnolia Home →
JG-117 · #CBC9C1 · ΔE 1.61 · LRV 58
JG-12 · #C5C9C2 · ΔE 1.67 · LRV 58
JG-13 · #C9CEC4 · ΔE 2.22 · LRV 61
JG-18 · #CDCABC · ΔE 2.94 · LRV 59
JG-74 · #CCD0CE · ΔE 3.16 · LRV 62

Farrow & Ball

209 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.94
All neutral at Farrow & Ball →
NO. 285 · #CACCC0 · ΔE 1.94 · LRV 60
NO. 9814 · #CDD1C7 · ΔE 2.07 · LRV 63
NO. 9904 · #CCC9BC · ΔE 2.69 · LRV 58
NO. 228 · #CFCBC4 · ΔE 2.72 · LRV 60
NO. 205 · #C9CFCD · ΔE 3.44 · LRV 61

Diamond Vogel

1,386 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.15
All neutral at Diamond Vogel →
0531 · #CACAC6 · ΔE 2.15 · LRV 59
0210 · #CEC9BE · ΔE 3.02 · LRV 59
0455 · #C5CDC1 · ΔE 3.85 · LRV 60
0203 · #D1CABD · ΔE 4.04 · LRV 59
0566 · #D1C9BF · ΔE 4.42 · LRV 59

Valspar

2,858 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.16
All neutral at Valspar →
5005-3B · #CACDC1 · ΔE 2.16 · LRV 60.2
4003-1B · #CBC9C4 · ΔE 2.41 · LRV 58.4
T561 · #D0CDC8 · ΔE 2.86 · LRV 61.2
7007-24 · #D1CBC1 · ΔE 3.42 · LRV 60
8006-2C · #D0CABF · ΔE 3.44 · LRV 60

PPG / Glidden

2,132 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.24
All neutral at PPG / Glidden →
PPG1032-1 · #CCCBBE · ΔE 2.24 · LRV 59
PPG0994-2 · #C8CBC8 · ΔE 2.46 · LRV 59
PPG1002-3 · #CFCBC5 · ΔE 2.98 · LRV 60
PPG1007-2 · #CEC9C1 · ΔE 3.1 · LRV 59
PPG1025-3 · #D1CBC2 · ΔE 3.47 · LRV 60

Kompozit

1,321 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.29
All neutral at Kompozit →
0531 · #C8C8C4 · ΔE 2.29 · LRV 58
0524 · #CACECC · ΔE 3.05 · LRV 61
0210 · #CDC7BD · ΔE 3.55 · LRV 58
0231 · #D2CABC · ΔE 4.56 · LRV 60
0488 · #C2CECA · ΔE 4.89 · LRV 60

C2 Paint

580 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.42
All neutral at C2 Paint →
C2-993 · #CDCCC8 · ΔE 2.42 · LRV 60
C2-946 · #CBD1C9 · ΔE 2.5 · LRV 63
C2-912 · #D1CEC1 · ΔE 2.67 · LRV 62
C2-930 · #D0D0C1 · ΔE 3.1 · LRV 62
C2-978 · #C3CCC4 · ΔE 3.63 · LRV 59

Dutch Boy

1,340 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.47
All neutral at Dutch Boy →
438-2DB · #CBCCC9 · ΔE 2.47 · LRV 60
426-2DB · #C7CEC8 · ΔE 2.77 · LRV 61
443-1DB · #D1CBC1 · ΔE 3.42 · LRV 60
424-1DB · #C8CEBF · ΔE 4.05 · LRV 60
329-1DB · #C5CFC2 · ΔE 4.79 · LRV 60

Backdrop

30 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.84
All neutral at Backdrop →
BD-RR · #D6CFBE · ΔE 4.84 · LRV 65
BD-CC · #E5DCC4 · ΔE 7.96 · LRV 73
BD-AU · #E5C8B7 · ΔE 12.87 · LRV 60
BD-LO · #A4C2D2 · ΔE 14.03 · LRV 51
BD-BG · #E5BEB0 · ΔE 16.44 · LRV 53

Similar Behr colors

closest in the Behr deck

The nearest shades to Paving Stones within Behr's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.

790C-3 · LRV 59
PWL-89 · LRV 61
PPU26-10 · LRV 60
QE-49 · LRV 60
N200-2 · LRV 61
790A-3 · LRV 61

Coordinated palette

Generated by hue-rotating #CBCCC4 in HSL space. Pair Paving Stones with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.

COMPLEMENTARY
#CBCCC4 + #C5C4CC
TRIADIC
#CBCCC4 · #C4CBCC · #CCC4CB
ANALOGOUS
#CCC9C4 · #CBCCC4 · #C7CCC4

Accessibility (WCAG contrast)

Sample text on white
1.62:1 fail
Sample text on black
12.97:1 AAA

WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.

Behr Paving Stones Equivalents at Other Brands

Matching Paving Stones from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Behr PPF-16 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.

Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Paving Stones

The closest Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Paving Stones is Silhouette (DE6276). At ΔE 0.75 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool green undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 56 vs 60). If Dunn-Edwards is your counter, order Silhouette and you'll get the same color. See the full Silhouette swatch →

Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Paving Stones

The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Paving Stones is Front Porch (SW 7651). At ΔE 0.76 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 60 vs 60). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Front Porch and you'll get the same color. See the full Front Porch swatch →

Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Paving Stones

The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Paving Stones is Stonington Gray (HC-170). At ΔE 0.97 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 59 vs 60). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Stonington Gray and you'll get the same color. See the full Stonington Gray swatch →

Clare Equivalent of Paving Stones

Clare's nearest match is Windy City (PNT100-LT-08), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.18). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 59 vs 60) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Paving Stones without repainting risk. See the full Windy City swatch →

Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Paving Stones

At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Paving Stones is Snowglory (0531) — very close at ΔE 2.15, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 59 vs 60) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Snowglory swatch →

Valspar Equivalent of Paving Stones

At Valspar, the closest color to Paving Stones is Sparkling Sage (5005-3B) — very close at ΔE 2.16, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 60.2 vs 60) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sparkling Sage swatch →

Magnolia Home Equivalent of Paving Stones

At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Paving Stones is Emmie's Room (JG-13) — very close at ΔE 2.22, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 61 vs 60) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Emmie's Room swatch →

C2 Paint Equivalent of Paving Stones

At C2 Paint, the closest color to Paving Stones is Vancouver Day (C2-993) — very close at ΔE 2.42, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 60 vs 60) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Vancouver Day swatch →

Dutch Boy Equivalent of Paving Stones

At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Paving Stones is Moon Beam (438-2DB) — very close at ΔE 2.47, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 60 vs 60) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Moon Beam swatch →

Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Paving Stones

At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Paving Stones is Cornforth White (NO. 228) — very close at ΔE 2.72, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 60 vs 60) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cornforth White swatch →

PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Paving Stones

At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Paving Stones is Cool Slate (PPG1002-3) — very close at ΔE 2.98, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 60 vs 60) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cool Slate swatch →

Kompozit Equivalent of Paving Stones

At Kompozit, the closest color to Paving Stones is Nomadic Travels (0524) — very close at ΔE 3.05, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 61 vs 60) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Nomadic Travels swatch →

Backdrop Equivalent of Paving Stones

Backdrop has no exact twin of Paving Stones. The nearest is Real Real (BD-RR) at ΔE 4.84 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 65 vs 60). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Real Real swatch →

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