Gardeners Soil MQ2-54 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #5E5551, estimated LRV 10 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Black Russian from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #5E5551 · MQ2-54
Gardeners Soil
10%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Gardeners Soil Technical Profile
HEX Code#5E5551
RGB94, 85, 81
Estimated LRV9.5
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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Black Russian
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#5C5451
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Labrador
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#5E534F
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Stone Brown
Benjamin Moore
#60554F
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Bittersweet Brown
Kilz
#5D524E
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#5F5854
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Smokescreen
Vista Paint
#5F5855
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Smokescreen
Hirshfield's
#5E5755
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Metropolis
Sherwin-Williams
#59504F
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#655C58
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#4D4746
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Colors That Work With Gardeners Soil
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Gardeners Soil
#5E5551
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#887F5A
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Gardeners Soil
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Gardeners Soil 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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Gardeners Soil — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Gardeners Soil have?
Gardeners Soil 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 Gardeners Soil from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Gardeners Soil are Black Russian by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Labrador by Valspar (a close digital match), Stone Brown by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Gardeners Soil'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 Gardeners Soil?
Gardeners Soil has a estimated lightness value of 9.5, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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Why Gardeners Soil's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.