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Serpentine

11%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
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Serpentine 0443 is a gray paint color from Hirshfield's. It has a hex value of #5E5E51, LRV 11 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Mohegan Sage from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Serpentine Technical Profile

HEX Code#5E5E51
RGB94, 94, 81
LRV11.0
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Color Familygray
BrandHirshfield's

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Serpentine in Every Brand

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

Hirshfield'sSerpentine
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreMohegan Sage

Mohegan Sage

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Serpentine

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Espalier

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Night Safari

Valspar

Nearly identical

Osiris

PPG

Nearly identical

English Forest

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Reduced Green

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

Fig Leaf

Behr

Very similar

Hidden Trail

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

Dark Umber

Kilz

Very similar

Quartz Grey

RAL

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Serpentine

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Serpentine

#5E5E51

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#71885A

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Serpentine

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

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Serpentine

Complement

Night Night

Serpentine Room Palettes

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

Walls

Metro

Trim

Sugar Dust

Accent

This Color

Pop

Jungle Expedition

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Metal Flake

Trim

Sugar Dust

Accent

This Color

Pop

Crown Jewels

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Diamond Stud

Trim

Sugar Dust

Accent

This Color

Pop

Capri Isle

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Hirshfield's Colors

Other Hirshfield's colors close to Serpentine.

Newbury Moss

Hirshfield's · H0092

#616550

Pointed Fir

Hirshfield's · H0097

#575D56

Ares Shadow

Hirshfield's · 0207

#62584C

Gargoyle

Hirshfield's · 0550

#60544F

Wildwood

Hirshfield's · 0214

#60554C

Zen Retreat

Hirshfield's · 0535

#5B5D5C

More gray colors from other brands

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

Softened Green

Sherwin-Williams · 6177

#BBBCA7

Just Barely

Dutch Boy · 402-3DB

#B4A39E

Rain Shadow

Behr · ECC-22-3

#677276

Shade‐Grown

Sherwin-Williams · 6188

#4E5147

Mohawk Valley

Vista Paint · 8750

#705F57

Shallot Bulb

Behr · PPU11-02

#7A8D73

Serpentine — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Serpentine have?
Serpentine by Hirshfield's has a warm (golden) 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 Serpentine in your own space before committing.
What colors match Serpentine from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Serpentine are Mohegan Sage by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Serpentine by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Espalier by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Serpentine'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 Serpentine?
Serpentine has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 11.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.

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