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Serpentine
11%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Serpentine Technical Profile
What color is Serpentine? It's a dark warm gray with the hex code #5E5E51. Colors similar to Serpentine include Benjamin Moore Mohegan Sage, Vista Paint Serpentine, Valspar Night Safari. Serpentine has a warm (golden) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 11, Serpentine creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. As a warm neutral, Serpentine 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.
Colors Similar to Serpentine
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Serpentine
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
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
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
Serpentine 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 Serpentine.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Serpentine — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Serpentine have?
Serpentine by Hirshfield's has a warm (golden) undertone and belongs to the gray color family.
What colors match Serpentine from other brands?
The closest matches are Mohegan Sage by Benjamin Moore (#605F51), Serpentine by Vista Paint (#605F51), Night Safari by Valspar (#605F54). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Serpentine?
Serpentine has an LRV of 11.0, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Serpentine's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.