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Ref. #BBC3AD · 0427

Arbor Vitae

53%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
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Arbor Vitae 0427 is a neutral paint color from Hirshfield's. It has a hex value of #BBC3AD, LRV 53 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Historical Ruins from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Arbor Vitae Technical Profile

HEX Code#BBC3AD
RGB187, 195, 173
LRV52.6
UndertoneCool (Green)
Color Familyneutral
BrandHirshfield's

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Arbor Vitae in Every Brand

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

Hirshfield'sArbor Vitae
Nearly identical
BehrHistorical Ruins

Historical Ruins

Behr

Nearly identical

Arbor Vitae

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Aganthus Green

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Side Kick

PPG

Nearly identical

Wedding Mint

Valspar

Nearly identical

Zion

Kilz

Very similar

Belize Green

Dunn-Edwards

Very similar

Countryside

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Hazel Gaze

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

Glass .02

Colorhouse

Very similar

Vert de Terre

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Arbor Vitae

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Arbor Vitae

#BBC3AD

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#8AAD85

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Arbor Vitae

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

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Foggy Seascape

Complement

Midsummer Dream

Arbor Vitae Room Palettes

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

Walls

This Color

Trim

Sugar Dust

Accent

Newbury Moss

Pop

The Goods

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Sugar Dust

Accent

Brookside

Pop

Crown Jewels

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Sugar Dust

Accent

True Romance

Pop

Medieval

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Hirshfield's Colors

Other Hirshfield's colors close to Arbor Vitae.

Chintz

Hirshfield's · 0573

#C0BBAE

Frond

Hirshfield's · 0232

#C2BAAB

Vapor

Hirshfield's · 0407

#C0C4A2

Silky Green

Hirshfield's · 0358

#C7C0A9

North Island

Hirshfield's · 0552

#BCB6B4

Belladonna's Leaf

Hirshfield's · 0743

#ADC3A7

More neutral colors from other brands

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

High Speed Access

Behr · N530-3

#BDCCD1

Double Infinity

Valspar · 8004-1F

#676064

Cultural Garden Green

PPG · 70GY 35/237

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Crystalline

Sherwin-Williams · 9691

#E9E3DE

Grape Arbor

Kilz · TB-90

#847D5F

Wisp of Cocoa

Valspar · 8004-13B

#DECDBC

Arbor Vitae — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Arbor Vitae have?
Arbor Vitae by Hirshfield's has a cool (green) 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 Arbor Vitae in your own space before committing.
What colors match Arbor Vitae from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Arbor Vitae are Historical Ruins by Behr (a near-identical match), Arbor Vitae by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Whitewater Bay by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Arbor Vitae'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 Arbor Vitae?
Arbor Vitae has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 52.6, 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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