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Ref. #A69B8E · AC-36

Shenandoah

34%LRV Value
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Shenandoah AC-36 is a gray paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #A69B8E, LRV 34 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Country Rubble Stone from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Shenandoah Technical Profile

HEX Code#A69B8E
RGB166, 155, 142
LRV33.5
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familygray
BrandBenjamin Moore

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Shenandoah in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Shenandoah in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

Benjamin MooreShenandoah
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsCountry Rubble Stone

Country Rubble Stone

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Big Spender

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Big Spender

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Art Museum

Kilz

Nearly identical

Frosted Cocoa

Behr

Nearly identical

Winter Cocoa

PPG

Nearly identical

Pewter Tankard

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Coastal Villa

Valspar

Nearly identical

Breakwall

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Charleston Gray

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

Nourish .04

Colorhouse

Very similar

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Shenandoah

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Shenandoah

#A69B8E

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#ACAD85

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Shenandoah

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Mt.

Complement

Quicksilver

Shenandoah Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Moonshine

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

This Color

Pop

Firenze

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

North Shore Green

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

This Color

Pop

Waterdrop

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Intense White

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

This Color

Pop

Athens Blue

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Benjamin Moore Colors

Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Shenandoah.

Mt.

Benjamin Moore · AC-39

#AA9B8E

Downtown

Benjamin Moore · CSP-165

#A49B89

Texas Sage

Benjamin Moore · 1503

#A4A088

Victorian Garden

Benjamin Moore · 1531

#A9A28A

Turret

Benjamin Moore · CC-604

#AC9F89

Gothic Arch

Benjamin Moore · CSP-80

#9E978D

More gray colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Frosted Olive

Dutch Boy · 425-2DB

#BEC1B6

Blackened Kettle

Dutch Boy · 439-7DB

#4F4842

Lynx

Dunn-Edwards · DE6035

#604D47

Deep Space

Hirshfield's · 0487

#435454

Hailstorm Gray

Behr · PPU24-17

#BDBEB9

Newbury Moss

Vista Paint · H0092

#606552

Shenandoah — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Shenandoah have?
Shenandoah by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Shenandoah in your own space before committing.
What colors match Shenandoah from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Shenandoah are Country Rubble Stone by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Big Spender by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Young Colt by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Shenandoah'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 Shenandoah?
Shenandoah has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 33.5, 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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