Hushed Hue 1520 is a yellow paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #E3DFD0, LRV 71 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Antarctic Ice from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #E3DFD0 · 1520
Hushed Hue
71%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Hushed Hue Technical Profile
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Hushed Hue in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Hushed Hue in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreHushed Hue
Nearly identical
PPGAntarctic Ice
Antarctic Ice
PPG
Nearly identical
Soft Greige
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Natural Choice
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Gracious
Valspar
Nearly identical
Oyster
Behr
Nearly identical
Italian Ice
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Bisque .03
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Salty Air
Kilz
Nearly identical
Washed Cotton
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Trade Winds
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
School House White
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Hushed Hue
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Hushed Hue
#E3DFD0
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A2AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Hushed Hue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Hushed Hue 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 Hushed Hue.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Hushed Hue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Hushed Hue have?
Hushed Hue by Benjamin Moore has a neutral 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 Hushed Hue in your own space before committing.
What colors match Hushed Hue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Hushed Hue are Antarctic Ice by PPG (a near-identical match), Soft Greige by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Southern Breeze by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Hushed Hue'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 Hushed Hue?
Hushed Hue has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 70.9, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Hushed Hue's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.