Ref. #454743 · historic-brattle-spruce
Brattle Spruce
6%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Brattle Spruce Technical Profile
What color is Brattle Spruce? It's a dark warm gray with the hex code #454743. Colors similar to Brattle Spruce include Vista Paint Brattle Spruce, MPC Gaeta Olive, Behr Stone Hearth. Brattle Spruce has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 6, Brattle Spruce creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. As a warm neutral, Brattle Spruce 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 Brattle Spruce
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Brattle Spruce
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Brattle Spruce
#454743
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#4C714C
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Brattle Spruce
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Brattle Spruce 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 Hirshfield's Colors
Other Hirshfield's colors close to Brattle Spruce.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Brattle Spruce — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Brattle Spruce have?
Brattle Spruce by Hirshfield's has a neutral undertone and belongs to the gray color family.
What colors match Brattle Spruce from other brands?
The closest matches are Brattle Spruce by Vista Paint (#454743), Gaeta Olive by MPC (#464A47), Stone Hearth by Behr (#464745). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Brattle Spruce?
Brattle Spruce has an LRV of 6.2, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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