Ref. #C2BBAB · HDC-FL13-10
Wilderness Gray
50%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Wilderness Gray Technical Profile
What color is Wilderness Gray? It's a medium warm beige with the hex code #C2BBAB. Colors similar to Wilderness Gray include Vista Paint Frond, Hirshfield's Phelps Putty, Sherwin-Williams Jogging Path. Wilderness Gray has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 50, Wilderness Gray sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. As a warm neutral, Wilderness Gray 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 Wilderness Gray
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Frond
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Phelps Putty
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Jogging Path
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Tyler Gray
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Gold Dust Prl over Hot Plata
MPC
Nearly identical
Soft Stones
Valspar
Nearly identical
Portobello
Kilz
Nearly identical
Drop Cloth
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Wilderness Gray
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Wilderness Gray
#C2BBAB
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A5AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Wilderness Gray
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Wilderness Gray 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 Wilderness Gray.
More beige colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the beige family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Wilderness Gray — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Wilderness Gray have?
Wilderness Gray by Behr has a neutral undertone and belongs to the beige color family.
What colors match Wilderness Gray from other brands?
The closest matches are Frond by Vista Paint (#C2BBAA), Phelps Putty by Hirshfield's (#C4BDAD), Jogging Path by Sherwin-Williams (#C0B9A9). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Wilderness Gray?
Wilderness Gray has an LRV of 50.0, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Wilderness Gray's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.