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Chain Reaction

PPU25-16 · Behr
Gray
View Chain Reaction PPU25-16 on the Behr site ↗
Hex
#A4A6A4
LRV
38
Family
Gray
PPU25-16

Color profile

Light value
38 · Mid-tone
Undertone
Warm warm neutral
Family
Gray

“Chain Reaction is a gray washed in cool blue, evoking the smooth motion and gentle whirring of bicycle gears. Inspiring and calming—a color with depth and drive.”— Behr

Where it sits on the light scale
0 · Absolute black100 · Pure white
LRV 38 Mid-tone · balances light and depth

Coordinating colors

A working palette built around Chain Reaction

Similar colors

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Chain Reaction vs Sharkskin

BehrChain ReactionPPU25-16
vs
BehrSharkskinPPU25-04
38LRV38
#A4A6A4Hex#A4A6A3
GrayFamilyGray
warm neutralUndertonewarm neutral
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Chain Reaction vs Great Graphite

BehrChain ReactionPPU25-16
vs
BehrGreat GraphitePPU24-18
38LRV38
#A4A6A4Hex#A5A6A1
GrayFamilyGray
warm neutralUndertonewarm, green cast
View Great Graphite →

Chain Reaction vs Cosmic Quest

BehrChain ReactionPPU25-16
vs
BehrCosmic QuestN460-4
38LRV35
#A4A6A4Hex#9EA19F
GrayFamilyGray
warm neutralUndertonewarm neutral
View Cosmic Quest →

Chain Reaction vs Cool Granite

BehrChain ReactionPPU25-16
vs
BehrCool GranitePPF-39
38LRV41
#A4A6A4Hex#ABACA8
GrayFamilyGray
warm neutralUndertonewarm, green cast
View Cool Granite →

Chain Reaction vs Silent Film

BehrChain ReactionPPU25-16
vs
BehrSilent FilmMQ5-30
38LRV37
#A4A6A4Hex#9FA5A5
GrayFamilyGray
warm neutralUndertonecool, teal cast
View Silent Film →

Chain Reaction vs Elemental Gray

BehrChain ReactionPPU25-16
vs
BehrElemental GrayPPU26-06
38LRV35
#A4A6A4Hex#A0A09F
GrayFamilyGray
warm neutralUndertonewarm neutral
View Elemental Gray →

Similar colors from other brands

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Chain Reaction vs Stepping Stone

BehrChain ReactionPPU25-16
vs
PPGStepping StonePPG1010-4
38LRV39
#A4A6A4Hex#A4A7A4
GrayFamilyGray
warm neutralUndertonewarm, green cast
Stepping Stone is near-identical · 1 points lighter compared with Chain Reaction.
View Stepping Stone →

Chain Reaction vs Statue Garden

BehrChain ReactionPPU25-16
vs
PPGStatue GardenPPG0996-3
38LRV39
#A4A6A4Hex#A7A7A4
GrayFamilyGray
warm neutralUndertonewarm neutral
Statue Garden is very close match · 1 points lighter compared with Chain Reaction.
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Chain Reaction vs Gris

BehrChain ReactionPPU25-16
vs
Sherwin-WilliamsGrisSW 7659
38LRV39
#A4A6A4Hex#A5A9A8
GrayFamilyGray
warm neutralUndertonewarm neutral
Gris is very close match · 1 points lighter compared with Chain Reaction.
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Chain Reaction vs Warm Shale

BehrChain ReactionPPU25-16
vs
ValsparWarm ShaleM219
38LRV39
#A4A6A4Hex#A8A7A5
GrayFamilyGreige
warm neutralUndertonewarm neutral
Warm Shale is very close match compared with Chain Reaction.
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Chain Reaction vs Slate

BehrChain ReactionPPU25-16
vs
Benjamin MooreSlateCW-700
38LRV39
#A4A6A4Hex#A3A8A8
GrayFamilyGray
warm neutralUndertonecool neutral
Slate is very close match · 1 points lighter compared with Chain Reaction.
View Slate →

Chain Reaction vs Castlegate

BehrChain ReactionPPU25-16
vs
Sherwin-WilliamsCastlegateSW 9558
38LRV37
#A4A6A4Hex#A0A5A5
GrayFamilyGray
warm neutralUndertonecool neutral
Castlegate is very close match compared with Chain Reaction.
View Castlegate →

Chain Reaction vs Classic Grayscale

BehrChain ReactionPPU25-16
vs
ValsparClassic GrayscaleV121-2
38LRV38
#A4A6A4Hex#A7A7A2
GrayFamilyGray
warm neutralUndertonewarm, green cast
Classic Grayscale is very close match · warmer compared with Chain Reaction.
View Classic Grayscale →

Chain Reaction vs Storm

BehrChain ReactionPPU25-16
vs
Benjamin MooreStormAF-700
38LRV36
#A4A6A4Hex#9FA09E
GrayFamilyGray
warm neutralUndertonewarm neutral
Storm is very close match · 2 points darker compared with Chain Reaction.
View Storm →

Chain Reaction vs Manor House Gray

BehrChain ReactionPPU25-16
vs
Farrow & BallManor House GrayNo. 265
38LRV35
#A4A6A4Hex#9EA09D
GrayFamilyGreige
warm neutralUndertonewarm neutral
Manor House Gray is very close match · 3 points darker compared with Chain Reaction.
View Manor House Gray →

Chain Reaction vs Lamp Room Gray

BehrChain ReactionPPU25-16
vs
Farrow & BallLamp Room GrayNo. 88
38LRV44
#A4A6A4Hex#B1B1AA
GrayFamilyGray
warm neutralUndertonewarm, green cast
Lamp Room Gray is close match · 6 points lighter · warmer compared with Chain Reaction.
View Lamp Room Gray →

Chain Reaction, answered

What is the LRV of Chain Reaction?

Chain Reaction (PPU25-16) by Behr has a Light Reflectance Value of 38, so it reflects a moderate amount of light. On the 0–100 scale that places it in the medium range.

Is Chain Reaction a warm or cool color?

Chain Reaction has a warm undertone (warm neutral).

What is the closest match to Chain Reaction from another brand?

The closest cross-brand match to Chain Reaction is Stepping Stone (PPG1010-4) by PPG, near-identical · 1 points lighter.

Behr · PPU25-16

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