Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Pumice |
| SKU | MQ6-23 |
| Hex | #BCB9AF |
| RGB | 188, 185, 175 |
| HSL | 46°, 9%, 71% |
| LRV | 48 |
| Undertone | warm yellow tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Behr Pumice
Pumice sits in the mid-range at LRV 48, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. 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. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Pumice is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Greige-leaning neutrals like this are the safe whole-home choice when you want warmth without committing to a color.
Closest matches by brand
18 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all neutral from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Portola Paints
Annie Sloan
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Pumice within Behr's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #BCB9AF in HSL space. Pair Pumice with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Behr Pumice Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Pumice 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 MQ6-23 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Pumice
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Mindful Gray (SW 7016), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.13). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Pumice without repainting risk. See the full Mindful Gray swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Pumice
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Thunder (AF-685), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.02). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Pumice without repainting risk. See the full Thunder swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Pumice
At Valspar, the closest color to Pumice is Granite Dust (5006-1C) — very close at ΔE 2.19, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48.1 vs 48) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Granite Dust swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Pumice
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Pumice is Hikers Paradise (PPG0998-2). At ΔE 0.68 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 50 vs 48). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Hikers Paradise and you'll get the same color. See the full Hikers Paradise swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Pumice
Glidden's nearest match is Ghost Writer (PPG1007-3), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.13). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Pumice without repainting risk. See the full Ghost Writer swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Pumice
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Pumice is Cliff Face (422-3DB) — very close at ΔE 2.37, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 48) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cliff Face swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Pumice
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Modernist Gray (HGSW 1495), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.29). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Pumice without repainting risk. See the full Modernist Gray swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Pumice
The closest Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Pumice is Stoneware Clay (DEGR16). At ΔE 0.46 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 48). If Dunn-Edwards is your counter, order Stoneware Clay and you'll get the same color. See the full Stoneware Clay swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Pumice
Magnolia Home's nearest match is Sunday Stroll (JG-19), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.53). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Pumice without repainting risk. See the full Sunday Stroll swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Pumice
Farrow & Ball's nearest match is Purbeck Stone (NO. 275), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.19). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 50 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Pumice without repainting risk. See the full Purbeck Stone swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Pumice
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Pumice is Light Lichen (0211) — very close at ΔE 2.08, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Light Lichen swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Pumice
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Chintz (0573), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.54). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 50 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Pumice without repainting risk. See the full Chintz swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Pumice
The closest Rodda equivalent of Pumice is Chiseled Shale (R044). At ΔE 0.56 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 48). If Rodda is your counter, order Chiseled Shale and you'll get the same color. See the full Chiseled Shale swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Pumice
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Pumice is Filament (C2-798) — very close at ΔE 3.32, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Filament swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Pumice
Clare has no exact twin of Pumice. The nearest is Greige (PNT100-LT-13) at ΔE 4.72 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 48). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Greige swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Pumice
The closest Portola Paints equivalent of Pumice is Piano Room (PIANO ROOM). At ΔE 0.97 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 48). If Portola Paints is your counter, order Piano Room and you'll get the same color. See the full Piano Room swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Pumice
Annie Sloan has no exact twin of Pumice. The nearest is Chicago Grey (CHICAGO GREY) at ΔE 4.41 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 48). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Chicago Grey swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Pumice
Kompozit's nearest match is Chintz (0573), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.54). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 50 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Pumice without repainting risk. See the full Chintz swatch →