Garden Promenade HDC-AC-18 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #A5AA9D, LRV 39 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Gracious Gray from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #A5AA9D · HDC-AC-18
Garden Promenade
39%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Garden Promenade Technical Profile
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Garden Promenade in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Garden Promenade in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrGarden Promenade
Nearly identical
ValsparGracious Gray
Gracious Gray
Valspar
Nearly identical
Silverado Ranch
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Silverado Ranch
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Flora
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Loden Frost Green
PPG
Nearly identical
Willow Tree
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Woodsy Gray
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Pebble Walk
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Metal .04
Colorhouse
Very similar
Stone Cold
Kilz
Very similar
Pigeon
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Garden Promenade
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Garden Promenade
#A5AA9D
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#89AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Garden Promenade
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Garden Promenade Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
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
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Garden Promenade.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Garden Promenade — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Garden Promenade have?
Garden Promenade by Behr has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Garden Promenade in your own space before committing.
What colors match Garden Promenade from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Garden Promenade are Gracious Gray by Valspar (a near-identical match), Silverado Ranch by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Hidden Ravine by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Garden Promenade'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 Garden Promenade?
Garden Promenade has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 39.2, 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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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Garden Promenade's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.