Roadside MQ2-52 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #ABA192, estimated LRV 36 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Wood Shadow from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #ABA192 · MQ2-52
Roadside
36%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Roadside Technical Profile
HEX Code#ABA192
RGB171, 161, 146
Estimated LRV36.2
UndertoneNeutral
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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#A79E90
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#AEA293
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#A8A093
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Poised Neutral
Dutch Boy
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Drifting Sand
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#A79E91
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Indian River
Benjamin Moore
#AEA391
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Antiquity
Kilz
#AFA290
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Feldspar
Dunn-Edwards
#A69F93
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Arid Plains
Valspar
#AFA28F
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Light Gray
Farrow & Ball
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Colors That Work With Roadside
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Roadside
#ABA192
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A9AD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Roadside
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Roadside 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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Roadside — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Roadside have?
Roadside by Behr has a neutral 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 Roadside from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Roadside are Wood Shadow by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Heron Grey by PPG (a close digital match), Intellectual Gray by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Roadside'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 Roadside?
Roadside has a estimated lightness value of 36.2, 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 Roadside's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.