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.
Ref. #A1998A · HC-175
Briarwood
32%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Briarwood Technical Profile
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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
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
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
Similar Benjamin Moore Colors
Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Briarwood.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Briarwood's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.