Briarwood HC-175 is a gray paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #A1998A, estimated 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.
Benjamin Moore · #A1998A · HC-175
Briarwood
32%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Briarwood Technical Profile
HEX Code#A1998A
RGB161, 153, 138
Estimated LRV32.2
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familygray
BrandBenjamin Moore
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Wood Shadow
Vista Paint
#A49B8C
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Moon Rock
Behr
#A1998C
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Gray By Me
PPG
#A1988B
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Greyswood
Kilz
#A49D8F
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Rushing River
Sherwin-Williams
#A19C8F
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Calico Rock
Dunn-Edwards
#9C9584
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Wood Shadow
Hirshfield's
#A79E90
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Coastal Villa
Valspar
#A1998E
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Dusky Gray
Dutch Boy
#A0998F
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#A3977F
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Colors That Work With Briarwood
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Briarwood
#A1998A
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A7AD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
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
Briarwood 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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Briarwood — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Briarwood have?
Briarwood by Benjamin Moore 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 Briarwood from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Briarwood are Wood Shadow by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Moon Rock by Behr (a close digital match), Chic Taupe by Behr (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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