Ref. #BCC4BC · CSP-730
Picnic Basket
54%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Picnic Basket Technical Profile
What color is Picnic Basket? It's a medium warm gray with the hex code #BCC4BC. Colors similar to Picnic Basket include Dunn-Edwards Ashwood, Valspar Irish Moor, Hirshfield's Lighthouse View. Picnic Basket has a warm (golden) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 54, Picnic Basket sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. As a warm neutral, Picnic Basket pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler.
Colors Similar to Picnic Basket
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Picnic Basket
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Picnic Basket
#BCC4BC
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#85AD99
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Picnic Basket
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Picnic Basket 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 Picnic Basket.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Picnic Basket — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Picnic Basket have?
Picnic Basket by Benjamin Moore has a warm (golden) undertone and belongs to the gray color family.
What colors match Picnic Basket from other brands?
The closest matches are Ashwood by Dunn-Edwards (#BCC4BD), Irish Moor by Valspar (#BFC5BB), Lighthouse View by Hirshfield's (#BAC5BE). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Picnic Basket?
Picnic Basket has an LRV of 53.8, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Picnic Basket's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.