Palatine 0370 is a gray paint color from Hirshfield's. It has a hex value of #C9C7B6, LRV 57 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Brown Buzz from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #C9C7B6 · 0370
Palatine
57%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Palatine Technical Profile
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Palatine in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Palatine in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Hirshfield'sPalatine
Nearly identical
ValsparBrown Buzz
Brown Buzz
Valspar
Nearly identical
French Gray Linen
PPG
Nearly identical
Ocean Foam
Behr
Nearly identical
Palatine
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Doily
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Colonial Gray
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Nourish .02
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Liveable Green
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Pumice Stone
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Silk Grey
RAL
Very similar
Cromarty
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Silver Fern
Kilz
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Palatine
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Palatine
#C9C7B6
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9DAD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Palatine
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Palatine 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 Palatine.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Palatine — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Palatine have?
Palatine 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 Palatine in your own space before committing.
What colors match Palatine from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Palatine are Brown Buzz by Valspar (a near-identical match), French Gray Linen by PPG (a near-identical match), Ocean Foam by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Palatine'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 Palatine?
Palatine has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 56.6, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Palatine's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.