Ref. #838463 · 11-26
Wilderness
22%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Wilderness Technical Profile
What color is Wilderness? It's a deep warm gray with the hex code #838463. Colors similar to Wilderness include Hirshfield's Taffeta Sheen, Vista Paint Taffeta Sheen, MPC Seventies Avocado Stove. Wilderness has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 22, Wilderness 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, Wilderness 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 Wilderness
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Taffeta Sheen
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Taffeta Sheen
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Seventies Avocado Stove
MPC
Nearly identical
Green Scene
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Eucalyptus Leaf
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Artichoke
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Candied Lime
Valspar
Very similar
Lagoon Moss
Behr
Very similar
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Wilderness
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Wilderness
#838463
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8CA476
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Wilderness
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Wilderness 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 PPG Colors
Other PPG colors close to Wilderness.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Wilderness — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Wilderness have?
Wilderness by PPG has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the gray color family.
What colors match Wilderness from other brands?
The closest matches are Taffeta Sheen by Hirshfield's (#81825F), Taffeta Sheen by Vista Paint (#81835F), Seventies Avocado Stove by MPC (#878666). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Wilderness?
Wilderness has an LRV of 22.2, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Wilderness's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.