Garden Promenade HDC-AC-18 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #A5AA9D, estimated 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.
Behr · #A5AA9D · HDC-AC-18
Garden Promenade
39%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Garden Promenade Technical Profile
HEX Code#A5AA9D
RGB165, 170, 157
Estimated LRV39.2
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familygray
BrandBehr
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Colors That Work With Garden Promenade
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Garden Promenade from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Garden Promenade are Gracious Gray by Valspar (a close digital match), Silverado Ranch by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Hidden Ravine by Vista Paint (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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Why Garden Promenade's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.