Harbor Town 493 is a yellow paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #CCCCAE, LRV 57 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Acanthus from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #CCCCAE · 493
Harbor Town
57%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Harbor Town Technical Profile
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Harbor Town in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Harbor Town in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreHarbor Town
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsAcanthus
Acanthus
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Home Body
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Paris Mint
Valspar
Nearly identical
Pickling Spice
PPG
Nearly identical
Elise
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Green Grove
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Cooking Apple Green
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Leaf .01
Colorhouse
Very similar
Cilantro Cream
Behr
Very similar
Garden Moss
Kilz
Very similar
Sea Glass
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Harbor Town
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Harbor Town
#CCCCAE
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#99AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Harbor Town
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Harbor Town 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
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More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Harbor Town — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Harbor Town have?
Harbor Town by Benjamin Moore has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the yellow color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Harbor Town in your own space before committing.
What colors match Harbor Town from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Harbor Town are Acanthus by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Home Body by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Paris Mint by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Harbor Town'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 Harbor Town?
Harbor Town has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 56.5, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Harbor Town's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.