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Ref. #ABA6A0 · N180-4

Moleskin

39%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
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Moleskin N180-4 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #ABA6A0, LRV 39 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Song Sparrow from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Moleskin Technical Profile

HEX Code#ABA6A0
RGB171, 166, 160
LRV38.5
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Color Familygray
BrandBehr

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Moleskin in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Moleskin in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

BehrMoleskin
Nearly identical
PPGSong Sparrow

Song Sparrow

PPG

Nearly identical

Hibernate

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Rocky Bluffs

Valspar

Nearly identical

Comfort Zone

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Quarry Lane

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Smoky Wings

Vista Paint

Very similar

Fusion

Benjamin Moore

Very similar

In the Hills

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Simply Neutral

Kilz

Very similar

White Aluminium

RAL

Very similar

Lamp Room Gray

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Moleskin

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Moleskin

#ABA6A0

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#ACAD85

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Moleskin

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Hot Stone

Complement

Amethyst Haze

Moleskin Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Close Knit

Trim

Ultra Pure White®

Accent

This Color

Pop

Campfire Blaze

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Nurture

Trim

Blanca Peak

Accent

This Color

Pop

Purple Potion

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Silver Charm

Trim

Blanca Peak

Accent

This Color

Pop

Liberty

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Behr Colors

Other Behr colors close to Moleskin.

Terrace Taupe

Behr · PPF-33

#B2AB9C

Cool Granite

Behr · PPF-39

#ABACA8

Lavender Suede

Behr · HDC-NT-19

#B5A5A2

Mauve Melody

Behr · T16-18

#A69F9A

Wild Lilac

Behr · PMD-34

#B09DA4

Grayve-Yard

Behr · T11-1

#A1A19F

More gray colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Weeping Willow

Benjamin Moore · 629

#64856A

Jade Frost

PPG · 50GY 53/033

#BFC3BF

Universal Black

Benjamin Moore · 2118-10

#363536

Roasted Sepia

Valspar · 6006-2C

#645B4F

Barrymore

Vista Paint · 7192

#9A96B0

Rushing River

Benjamin Moore · 1574

#8C988F

Moleskin — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Moleskin have?
Moleskin 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 Moleskin in your own space before committing.
What colors match Moleskin from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Moleskin are Song Sparrow by PPG (a near-identical match), Hibernate by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Rocky Bluffs by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Moleskin'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 Moleskin?
Moleskin has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 38.5, 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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