Sparrow
Sparrow is a grey paint color from Behr, but its character reaches beyond a single label. Its neutral temperature leaves room for surrounding materials and light to pull the color warmer or cooler. Move between the room imagery, color measurements and coordinating shades to build a fuller sense of how it might live in your space.
Hex
#b1b0afLRV
43.59
Sparrow in Rooms
Follow Sparrow from one space to another and watch how light, scale and surrounding materials reshape its character. 7 sourced room photos offer a closer look at the color in lived-in settings.
4 Misc Photos
Sparrow (780F-4) brings its grey character into an assortment of spaces that reveals the color outside a single design formula. Its neutral temperature gives the surrounding palette unusual influence over the final mood.
Painted drywall displays a soft, neutral Sparrow tone across the room.
@refinednest
Feature wall in muted Sparrow anchors the entire room's color scheme.
@thehappypainter716
Accent wall in soft Sparrow brightens the space with understated elegance.
@thehappypainter716
Walls transformed with gentle Sparrow refresh the room's tired aesthetic.
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2 Living Room Photos
Sparrow (780F-4) offers a starting mood rather than a finished formula: Its neutral temperature gives the surrounding palette unusual influence over the final mood. Test it under the movement from window light to lamplight.
Hallway walls wrapped in calming Sparrow create a seamless flow through the home.
@erinwelshgraham
Living room walls in warm Sparrow provide a neutral backdrop for bold furnishings.
@erinwelshgraham
1 Kitchen Photo
1 sourced room photo gives the gallery a lived-in point of reference. Together they show Sparrow (780F-4) as inspiration rather than a promise of an identical result.
Kitchen walls painted in versatile Sparrow complement natural wood cabinetry perfectly.
@erinwelshgraham
Similar Colors
A 9-point LRV gap (53 vs 44) makes Natural Gray the marginally brighter of the two.
With LRVs of 44 and 42, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Sparrow reflects far more light (LRV 44 vs 22), opening up a space where Suede Gray encloses it.
Complementary Colors
Absolute Zero reflects far more light (LRV 64 vs 44), opening up a space where Sparrow encloses it.
At LRV 44 vs 22, Sparrow is decisively the brighter choice.
Color Codes
Manufacturer description
Introducing the captivating Behr Sparrow 780F-4, a versatile hue that effortlessly infuses any space with a sense of sophistication and tranquility. This warm grey with a subtle hint of taupe complements a wide range of color palettes, making it a popular choice for interior design enthusiasts. Pair Behr Sparrow with soft creams or crisp whites for a timeless and elegant look, or add a pop of color with accents in dusty blues or muted greens. Whether used as a main wall color or in accent pieces, Behr 780F-4 Sparrow adds a chic and modern touch to any room. 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