Color spec
| Brand | Benjamin Moore |
| Name | Boulevard |
| SKU | CC-394 |
| Hex | #C3B8AE |
| RGB | 195, 184, 174 |
| HSL | 29°, 15%, 72% |
| LRV | 49 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Benjamin Moore Boulevard
Boulevard sits in the mid-range at LRV 49, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its orange undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Boulevard is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Greige-leaning neutrals like this are the safe whole-home choice when you want warmth without committing to a color.
Closest matches by brand
18 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all neutral from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Portola Paints
Annie Sloan
Kompozit
Similar Benjamin Moore colors
closest in the Benjamin Moore deckThe nearest shades to Boulevard within Benjamin Moore's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #C3B8AE in HSL space. Pair Boulevard with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Benjamin Moore Boulevard Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Boulevard from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Benjamin Moore CC-394 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Boulevard
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Boulevard is Versatile Gray (SW 6072). At ΔE 0.74 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 49). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Versatile Gray and you'll get the same color. See the full Versatile Gray swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Boulevard
Behr's nearest match is Warm Ash (QE-57), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.85). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Boulevard without repainting risk. See the full Warm Ash swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Boulevard
At Valspar, the closest color to Boulevard is Seagull Beach (1002-10B) — very close at ΔE 2.47, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48.4 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Seagull Beach swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Boulevard
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Rocky Road (PPG1000-2), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.66). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Boulevard without repainting risk. See the full Rocky Road swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Boulevard
Glidden's nearest match is Silver Clamshell (30YY 49/071), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.28). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Boulevard without repainting risk. See the full Silver Clamshell swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Boulevard
The closest Dutch Boy equivalent of Boulevard is Mortar and Pestle (406-3DB). At ΔE 0.74 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 49). If Dutch Boy is your counter, order Mortar and Pestle and you'll get the same color. See the full Mortar and Pestle swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Boulevard
The closest HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Boulevard is Adley Grey (HGSW 2476). At ΔE 0.74 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 49). If HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Adley Grey and you'll get the same color. See the full Adley Grey swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Boulevard
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Faux Bois (DEGR15), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.03). It runs slightly darker (LRV 47 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Boulevard without repainting risk. See the full Faux Bois swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Boulevard
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Boulevard is Sunday Stroll (JG-19) — very close at ΔE 2.82, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sunday Stroll swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Boulevard
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Boulevard is Roasted Macadamia (NO. CB2) — very close at ΔE 2.68, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 50 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Roasted Macadamia swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Boulevard
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Boulevard is Thistle Gray (0197) — very close at ΔE 2.49, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Thistle Gray swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Boulevard
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Boulevard is Frond (0232) — very close at ΔE 3.27, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 50 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Frond swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Boulevard
At Rodda, the closest color to Boulevard is Fossil (CA079) — very close at ΔE 2.49, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 50 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Fossil swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Boulevard
The closest C2 Paint equivalent of Boulevard is Filament (C2-798). At ΔE 0.91 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 49). If C2 Paint is your counter, order Filament and you'll get the same color. See the full Filament swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Boulevard
Clare's nearest match is Greige (PNT100-LT-13), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.91). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Boulevard without repainting risk. See the full Greige swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Boulevard
Portola Paints has no exact twin of Boulevard. The nearest is Piano Room (PIANO ROOM) at ΔE 3.92 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 47 vs 49). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Piano Room swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Boulevard
Annie Sloan has no exact twin of Boulevard. The nearest is Paloma (PALOMA) at ΔE 4.13 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 47 vs 49). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Paloma swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Boulevard
At Kompozit, the closest color to Boulevard is Frond (0232) — very close at ΔE 3.27, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 50 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Frond swatch →