Wildwood Crest 1538 is a gray paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #928B79, LRV 26 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Shady Oak from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #928B79 · 1538
Wildwood Crest
26%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Wildwood Crest Technical Profile
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Wildwood Crest in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Wildwood Crest in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreWildwood Crest
Nearly identical
BehrShady Oak
Shady Oak
Behr
Nearly identical
Gargoyle
Valspar
Nearly identical
Bunglehouse Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Stone Cottage
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Cattail Marsh
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Meander
PPG
Very similar
Utility Wear
Vista Paint
Very similar
Heirloom Brooch
Kilz
Very similar
Treron
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Burning Idea
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Stone Grey
RAL
Very similar
Nourish .04
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Wildwood Crest
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Wildwood Crest
#928B79
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A4AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Wildwood Crest
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Wildwood Crest 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 Wildwood Crest.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Wildwood Crest — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Wildwood Crest have?
Wildwood Crest 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 Wildwood Crest in your own space before committing.
What colors match Wildwood Crest from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Wildwood Crest are Shady Oak by Behr (a near-identical match), Gargoyle by Valspar (a near-identical match), Lost Canyon by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Wildwood Crest'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 Wildwood Crest?
Wildwood Crest has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 26.0, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Wildwood Crest's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.