Ref. #5E5551 · MQ2-54
Gardeners Soil
10%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Gardeners Soil Technical Profile
What color is Gardeners Soil? It's a dark warm gray with the hex code #5E5551. Colors similar to Gardeners Soil include Dunn-Edwards Black Russian, Valspar Labrador, Benjamin Moore Stone Brown. Gardeners Soil has a warm (golden) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 10, Gardeners Soil creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. As a warm neutral, Gardeners Soil pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler.
Colors Similar to Gardeners Soil
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Gardeners Soil
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
Pure 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
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Gardeners Soil.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Gardeners Soil — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Gardeners Soil have?
Gardeners Soil by Behr has a warm (golden) undertone and belongs to the gray color family.
What colors match Gardeners Soil from other brands?
The closest matches are Black Russian by Dunn-Edwards (#5C5451), Labrador by Valspar (#5E534F), Stone Brown by Benjamin Moore (#60554F). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Gardeners Soil?
Gardeners Soil has an LRV of 9.5, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Gardeners Soil's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.