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Frond

50%LRV Value
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Frond Technical Profile

What color is Frond? It's a medium warm beige with the hex code #C2BAAB. Colors similar to Frond include MPC Gold Dust Prl over Hot Plata, Behr Wilderness Gray, Sherwin-Williams Jogging Path. Frond has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 50, Frond 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, Frond 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.

HEX Code#C2BAAB
RGB194, 186, 171
LRV49.5
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familybeige
BrandHirshfield's
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Colors Similar to Frond

Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.

Gold Dust Prl over Hot Plata

MPC

Nearly identical

Wilderness Gray

Behr

Nearly identical

Jogging Path

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Light Lichen

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Stone

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Portobello

Kilz

Nearly identical

Soft Stones

Valspar

Nearly identical

Stonington

PPG

Nearly identical
Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Frond

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Frond

#C2BAAB

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#A7AD85

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Frond

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

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Senora Gray

Complement

Manor Blue

Frond Room Palettes

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

Walls

This Color

Trim

Sugar Dust

Accent

Warren Tavern

Pop

Semolina

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Sugar Dust

Accent

Brookside

Pop

Plum Preserve

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Sugar Dust

Accent

Micropolis

Pop

Parkwater

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Hirshfield's Colors

Other Hirshfield's colors close to Frond.

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#CCBBAB

Moth Wing

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North Island

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#BCB6B4

Roman Ruins

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#C0B5A0

Vapor

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#C0C4A2

Souffl?

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#CEBBB3

More beige colors from other brands

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

Moth Wing

Vista Paint · C-182

#CABBA7

Harvest Brown

Behr · 710D-4

#B5AB87

Open Canyon

Behr · N300-4

#B7B292

Moon Drop

Vista Paint · C-25

#DCD4C7

Natural Tan

Sherwin-Williams · 7567

#DCD2C3

Litchfield Gray

Benjamin Moore · HC-78

#D6CBBC

Frond — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Frond have?
Frond by Hirshfield's has a neutral undertone and belongs to the beige color family.
What colors match Frond from other brands?
The closest matches are Gold Dust Prl over Hot Plata by MPC (#BFB8AA), Wilderness Gray by Behr (#C2BBAB), Jogging Path by Sherwin-Williams (#C0B9A9). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Frond?
Frond has an LRV of 49.5, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.

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