Ref. #C3BFAE · 420
Dave's Den
52%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Dave's Den Technical Profile
What color is Dave's Den? It's a medium warm gray with the hex code #C3BFAE. Colors similar to Dave's Den include Vista Paint Dave's Den, Benjamin Moore Senora Gray, Valspar Mother Nature. Dave's Den has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 52, Dave's Den sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. As a warm neutral, Dave's Den 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 Dave's Den
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Dave's Den
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Senora Gray
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Mother Nature
Valspar
Nearly identical
Fortress Stone
Behr
Nearly identical
Serene Thought
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Nourish .02
Colorhouse
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Grassland
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Hurricane Haze
PPG
Nearly identical
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Dave's Den
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Dave's Den
#C3BFAE
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A1AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Dave's Den
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Dave's Den 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 Dave's Den.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Dave's Den — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Dave's Den have?
Dave's Den by Hirshfield's has a neutral undertone and belongs to the gray color family.
What colors match Dave's Den from other brands?
The closest matches are Dave's Den by Vista Paint (#C1BEAD), Senora Gray by Benjamin Moore (#C1BCAA), Mother Nature by Valspar (#C0BDAE). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Dave's Den?
Dave's Den has an LRV of 51.9, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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