Livingston HC-16 is a brown paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #A18C60, LRV 27 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Rattan from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #A18C60 · HC-16
Livingston
27%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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Livingston in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Livingston in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreLivingston
Nearly identical
PPGRattan
Rattan
PPG
Nearly identical
Woodriff
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Ridgecrest
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Historic Town
Hirshfield's
Very similar
River Road
Behr
Very similar
Pine Moss
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Grecian Olive
Valspar
Very similar
Tangled Twine
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Cucumber Salad
Kilz
Very similar
Leaf .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
Grey Beige
RAL
Visible difference
Duster
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Livingston
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Livingston
#A18C60
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A6AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Livingston
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Livingston 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 Livingston.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Livingston — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Livingston have?
Livingston by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and sits in the brown color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Livingston in your own space before committing.
What colors match Livingston from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Livingston are Rattan by PPG (a near-identical match), Woodriff by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Historic Town by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Livingston'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 Livingston?
Livingston has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 27.2, 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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Why Livingston's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.