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Appleton

54%LRV Value
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Appleton H0041 is a neutral paint color from Hirshfield's. It has a hex value of #B2C7C7, LRV 54 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Gossamer Blue from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Appleton Technical Profile

HEX Code#B2C7C7
RGB178, 199, 199
LRV54.4
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familyneutral
BrandHirshfield's

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Appleton in Every Brand

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

Hirshfield'sAppleton
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreGossamer Blue

Gossamer Blue

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Restful Retreat

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Berry Mojito

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Misty Surf

PPG

Nearly identical

Quiet Breeze

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Dayflower

Behr

Nearly identical

Wild Life

Valspar

Nearly identical

Watery

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

Water .03

Colorhouse

Very similar

Bell Bottoms

Kilz

Very similar

Parma Gray

Farrow & Ball

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Appleton

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Appleton

#B2C7C7

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#8599AD

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Appleton

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

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Restful Retreat

Complement

Seagull Beach

Appleton Room Palettes

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

Walls

This Color

Trim

Sugar Dust

Accent

Picholine

Pop

Aqueous

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Sugar Dust

Accent

Deep Lagoon

Pop

Fresh Day

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Sugar Dust

Accent

Madder

Pop

Chuckles

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Hirshfield's Colors

Other Hirshfield's colors close to Appleton.

Restful Retreat

Hirshfield's · 0497

#B1C7C9

Star Mist

Hirshfield's · 0630

#B3C6CE

Whirlwind

Hirshfield's · 0489

#B6C3C1

Indulgence

Hirshfield's · 0483

#AFC2C1

Uninhibited

Hirshfield's · 0700

#B5D1C7

Lighthouse View

Hirshfield's · 0476

#BAC5BE

More neutral colors from other brands

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

Spring Forest

Vista Paint · 0738

#65906D

Inevitable

PPG · 10-24

#9DAAB9

Deep Wine

PPG · 75RR 06/129

#604245

Glass Slippers

Valspar · 1003-8A

#BAA0B1

Sandlot Gray

Benjamin Moore · 2107-50

#BEB0A7

Thunder Bay

PPG · 1144-2

#CBD9D7

Appleton — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Appleton have?
Appleton by Hirshfield's has a neutral undertone and sits in the neutral color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Appleton in your own space before committing.
What colors match Appleton from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Appleton are Gossamer Blue by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Restful Retreat by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Appleton by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Appleton'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 Appleton?
Appleton has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 54.4, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.

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