Suede Gray vs Warm Onyx paint color comparison

Suede Gray vs Warm Onyx

Suede GrayBehrvsWarm OnyxBehrΔE 22.7 — Distinct difference

Both are Behr colors. Both sit in the grey family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. At LRV 22 vs 7, Suede Gray will read as the brighter of the two — a 15-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. They share a red quality — useful to know if you're layering them in the same space. At ΔE 22.7, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Suede Gray
Behr · PPU18-17
LRV21.9
BrandBehr
NumberPPU18-17
UndertoneRed
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessDark
Warm Onyx
Behr · HDC-CL-14A
LRV7.0
BrandBehr
NumberHDC-CL-14A
UndertoneRed
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessDark

Suede Gray vs Warm Onyx Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Suede Gray on one side and Warm Onyx on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.