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Marshy Habitat

43%LRV Value
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Marshy Habitat 0204 is a gray paint color from Hirshfield's. It has a hex value of #B8AEA2, LRV 43 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Scroll Beige from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Marshy Habitat Technical Profile

HEX Code#B8AEA2
RGB184, 174, 162
LRV43.1
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familygray
BrandHirshfield's

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Marshy Habitat in Every Brand

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

Hirshfield'sMarshy Habitat
Nearly identical
PPGScroll Beige

Scroll Beige

PPG

Nearly identical

Perfect Taupe

Behr

Nearly identical

Perfect Greige

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Marshy Habitat

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Evening Gown

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Ashen Grey

Valspar

Nearly identical

Drifting

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Snuggled

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Driftwood Gray

Kilz

Nearly identical

Hardwick White

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

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Colors That Work With Marshy Habitat

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Marshy Habitat

#B8AEA2

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#ACAD85

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Marshy Habitat

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

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Off the Grid

Complement

How Handsome

Marshy Habitat 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

Medieval

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

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

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Stormy

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Marshy Habitat — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Marshy Habitat have?
Marshy Habitat by Hirshfield's has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Marshy Habitat in your own space before committing.
What colors match Marshy Habitat from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Marshy Habitat are Scroll Beige by PPG (a near-identical match), Perfect Taupe by Behr (a near-identical match), Off the Grid by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Marshy Habitat'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 Marshy Habitat?
Marshy Habitat has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 43.1, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.

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