Roman Ruins 0225 is a beige paint color from Hirshfield's. It has a hex value of #C0B5A0, LRV 47 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Roman Ruins from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #C0B5A0 · 0225
Roman Ruins
47%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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Roman Ruins in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Roman Ruins in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Hirshfield'sRoman Ruins
Nearly identical
Vista PaintRoman Ruins
Roman Ruins
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Basic Khaki
Behr
Nearly identical
Peace of Mind
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Gallery Buff
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Pigeon Gray
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Oregon Coast
Valspar
Nearly identical
Storybook Straw
PPG
Nearly identical
Olive Gold
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Dry Mountains
Kilz
Very similar
Drop Cloth
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Metal .02
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Colors That Work With Roman Ruins
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Roman Ruins
#C0B5A0
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
Color Palettes for Roman Ruins
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Roman Ruins 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
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Roman Ruins — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Roman Ruins have?
Roman Ruins by Hirshfield's has a neutral undertone and sits in the beige color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Roman Ruins in your own space before committing.
What colors match Roman Ruins from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Roman Ruins are Roman Ruins by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Basic Khaki by Behr (a near-identical match), Peace of Mind by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Roman Ruins'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 Roman Ruins?
Roman Ruins has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 46.8, 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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Why Roman Ruins's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.