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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

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Chain Reaction vs Sharkskin

BehrChain ReactionPPU25-16
vs
BehrSharkskinPPU25-04
38LRV38
#A4A6A4Hex#A4A6A3
GrayFamilyGray
warm neutralUndertonewarm neutral
View Sharkskin

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.
View Statue Garden

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.
View Gris

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.
View Warm Shale

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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