Harbor Town 493 is a yellow paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #CCCCAE, estimated 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.
Benjamin Moore · #CCCCAE · 493
Harbor Town
57%Estimated LRV
Cool (Green)Undertone
Harbor Town Technical Profile
HEX Code#CCCCAE
RGB204, 204, 174
Estimated LRV56.5
UndertoneCool (Green)
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyyellow
BrandBenjamin Moore
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Colors That Work With Harbor Town
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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
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Harbor Town
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Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Harbor Town Room Palettes
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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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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Harbor Town from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Harbor Town are Acanthus by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Home Body by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Paris Mint by Valspar (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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