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Briarwood

32%LRV Value
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Briarwood HC-175 is a gray paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #A1998A, LRV 32 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Wood Shadow from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Briarwood Technical Profile

HEX Code#A1998A
RGB161, 153, 138
LRV32.2
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familygray
BrandBenjamin Moore

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Briarwood in Every Brand

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

Benjamin MooreBriarwood
Nearly identical
Vista PaintWood Shadow

Wood Shadow

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Moon Rock

Behr

Nearly identical

Gray By Me

PPG

Nearly identical

Greyswood

Kilz

Nearly identical

Rushing River

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Calico Rock

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Wood Shadow

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Coastal Villa

Valspar

Nearly identical

Dusky Gray

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Nourish .04

Colorhouse

Very similar

Pigeon

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Briarwood

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Briarwood

#A1998A

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#A7AD85

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Briarwood

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

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Pebbled Path

Complement

Flower Box

Briarwood Room Palettes

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

Walls

Moonshine

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

This Color

Pop

Cognac Snifter

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

North Shore Green

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

This Color

Pop

Purple Heart

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Intense White

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

This Color

Pop

Athens Blue

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Benjamin Moore Colors

Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Briarwood.

Downtown

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#9E978D

Texas Sage

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Mt.

Benjamin Moore · AC-39

#AA9B8E

Studio Clay

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#A08F85

Victorian Garden

Benjamin Moore · 1531

#A9A28A

More gray colors from other brands

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

Blackened Kettle

Dutch Boy · 439-7DB

#4F4842

Lynx

Dunn-Edwards · DE6035

#604D47

Deep Space

Hirshfield's · 0487

#435454

Hailstorm Gray

Behr · PPU24-17

#BDBEB9

Newbury Moss

Vista Paint · H0092

#606552

Manchester Brown

Behr · QE-24

#4F4340

Briarwood — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Briarwood have?
Briarwood by Benjamin Moore has a neutral 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 Briarwood in your own space before committing.
What colors match Briarwood from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Briarwood are Wood Shadow by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Moon Rock by Behr (a near-identical match), Chic Taupe by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Briarwood'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 Briarwood?
Briarwood has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 32.2, 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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