Cottage Hill HDC-CT-28 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #AEB399, estimated LRV 44 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Hazy Jade from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #AEB399 · HDC-CT-28
Cottage Hill
44%Estimated LRV
Cool (Green)Undertone
Cottage Hill Technical Profile
HEX Code#AEB399
RGB174, 179, 153
Estimated LRV43.5
UndertoneCool (Green)
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Color Familygray
BrandBehr
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Colors That Work With Cottage Hill
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Cottage Hill
#AEB399
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#91AD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Cottage Hill
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Cottage Hill Room Palettes
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Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
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Cottage Hill — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Cottage Hill have?
Cottage Hill by Behr has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the gray color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Cottage Hill from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cottage Hill are Hazy Jade by Valspar (a close digital match), Olive Sprig by PPG (a close digital match), Sage Pond by PPG (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Cottage Hill's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Cottage Hill?
Cottage Hill has a estimated lightness value of 43.5, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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