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HIRSHFIELD'S · 0350

Hirshfield's Helen of Troy#C3B89F · LRV 49

Helen of Troy reads as a red-orange / warm — mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light. The notes below cover the spec, what Hirshfield's 0350 actually looks like under different light, and the closest matches at competing US brands.

HIRSHFIELD'S HELEN OF TROY
RGB 195, 184, 159 LRV 49

Color spec

Brand Hirshfield's
Name Helen of Troy
SKU 0350
Hex #C3B89F
RGB 195, 184, 159
HSL 42°, 23%, 69%
LRV 49
Undertone red-orange / warm
Family Neutral

About Hirshfield's Helen of Troy

Helen of Troy 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.

Helen of Troy 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 at every US brand

20 brands · top 5 each

5 closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all neutral from that brand.

Sherwin-Williams

1,947 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.18
All neutral at Sherwin-Williams →
SW 9510 · #C4B9A3 · ΔE 1.18 · LRV 49
SW 6149 · #C8BBA3 · ΔE 1.48 · LRV 50
SW 7528 · #C4B49C · ΔE 2.7 · LRV 47
SW 7506 · #C4B7A5 · ΔE 3.3 · LRV 48
SW 7512 · #C5B6A4 · ΔE 4.04 · LRV 48

Behr

5,644 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.77
All neutral at Behr →
HDC-NT-09 · #C4B7A1 · ΔE 1.77 · LRV 48
MQ2-26 · #C7B8A0 · ΔE 2.12 · LRV 49
N260-3 · #C8B597 · ΔE 3.45 · LRV 48
MQ2-21 · #C8B59C · ΔE 3.81 · LRV 48
QE-28 · #C6B5A2 · ΔE 4.5 · LRV 48

Benjamin Moore

3,934 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.54
All neutral at Benjamin Moore →
AF-390 · #C3B79D · ΔE 0.54 · LRV 47
HC-82 · #C2B59A · ΔE 1.22 · LRV 47
CW-30 · #C5BCA2 · ΔE 1.47 · LRV 50
243 · #C1B697 · ΔE 2.17 · LRV 46
CSP-225 · #BFB5A3 · ΔE 2.67 · LRV 47

Valspar

2,858 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.72
All neutral at Valspar →
8004-25C · #C2B8A1 · ΔE 0.72 · LRV 48
V146-3 · #C2B8A1 · ΔE 0.72 · LRV 48.5
6008-1C · #C4B7A2 · ΔE 2.12 · LRV 48.1
V147-2 · #C4B7A2 · ΔE 2.12 · LRV 48.4
3008-10A · #C6B6A0 · ΔE 3.09 · LRV 48

PPG / Glidden

2,132 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.81
All neutral at PPG / Glidden →
PPG1102-3 · #C4B9A2 · ΔE 0.81 · LRV 49
PPG11-19 · #C2B69A · ΔE 1.14 · LRV 47
PPG1112-4 · #C5BB9C · ΔE 2.33 · LRV 50
PPG1027-3 · #BEB9A2 · ΔE 2.78 · LRV 48
PPG14-14 · #C6B8A5 · ΔE 3.27 · LRV 49

Glidden

3,101 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.68
All neutral at Glidden →
PPG1102-3 · #C4BAA1 · ΔE 0.68 · LRV 49
PPG11-19 · #C2B79A · ΔE 1.45 · LRV 48
30YY 47/145 · #C6B79E · ΔE 1.92 · LRV 47
PPG1027-3 · #BEB9A2 · ΔE 2.78 · LRV 48
20YY 47/145 · #C8B79E · ΔE 2.86 · LRV 47

Dutch Boy

1,340 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.48
All neutral at Dutch Boy →
419-3DB · #C8BBA3 · ΔE 1.48 · LRV 50
416-2DB · #C7B79A · ΔE 2.23 · LRV 48
323-2DB · #C2B695 · ΔE 2.67 · LRV 47
423-2DB · #C1BCA7 · ΔE 2.96 · LRV 50
418-2DB · #CBB99B · ΔE 3.07 · LRV 50
HGSW 3186 · #C8BBA3 · ΔE 1.48 · LRV 50
HGSW 3446 · #C4B7A5 · ΔE 3.3 · LRV 48
HGSW 7506 · #C4B7A5 · ΔE 3.3 · LRV 48
HGSW 2495 · #C5B6A4 · ΔE 4.04 · LRV 48
HGSW 7512 · #C5B6A4 · ΔE 4.04 · LRV 48

Dunn-Edwards

2,298 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.46
All neutral at Dunn-Edwards →
DEBN55 · #BFB89C · ΔE 2.46 · LRV 47
DE6214 · #C1B4A0 · ΔE 2.64 · LRV 43
DEBN56 · #C6BA98 · ΔE 2.91 · LRV 49
DEC766 · #C5B5A4 · ΔE 4.84 · LRV 44
DEC757 · #C7B39E · ΔE 5.23 · LRV 44

Magnolia Home

160 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.25
All neutral at Magnolia Home →
JG-106 · #BFB09A · ΔE 3.25 · LRV 44
JG-109 · #C5BBAC · ΔE 3.97 · LRV 50
JG-48 · #C2BFA2 · ΔE 4.52 · LRV 51
JG-19 · #BDB7AC · ΔE 5.36 · LRV 48
JG-46 · #B3B9AA · ΔE 8.12 · LRV 47

Farrow & Ball

209 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.36
All neutral at Farrow & Ball →
NO. 10 · #C7BDA4 · ΔE 1.36 · LRV 51
NO. 58 · #C3BBA5 · ΔE 1.66 · LRV 50
NO. 283 · #C5BDAC · ΔE 3.21 · LRV 51
NO. 293 · #C1B2A2 · ΔE 5 · LRV 46
NO. 234 · #BABBA5 · ΔE 5.56 · LRV 49

Diamond Vogel

1,386 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.07
All neutral at Diamond Vogel →
0225 · #C1B7A1 · ΔE 1.07 · LRV 48
0350 · #C5BCA3 · ΔE 1.36 · LRV 50
0280 · #C8B79A · ΔE 2.61 · LRV 49
H108 · #C1BCA8 · ΔE 3.06 · LRV 49
0197 · #C2B9AB · ΔE 4.18 · LRV 49

Rodda

357 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.21
All neutral at Rodda →
CA140 · #C3BAA7 · ΔE 2.21 · LRV 50
CA093 · #CAB9A3 · ΔE 3.59 · LRV 50
CA092 · #CBB89F · ΔE 3.81 · LRV 50
CA035 · #C5B7A7 · ΔE 4.49 · LRV 48
CA099 · #CAB69F · ΔE 4.65 · LRV 49

C2 Paint

580 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.66
All neutral at C2 Paint →
C2-910 · #C4BCA4 · ΔE 1.66 · LRV 50
C2-896 · #C4B8A3 · ΔE 1.78 · LRV 49
C2-876 · #C1B398 · ΔE 1.83 · LRV 46
C2-909 · #BFB5A1 · ΔE 1.93 · LRV 47
C2-895 · #C8BAA3 · ΔE 2.02 · LRV 50

Clare

78 colors in deck · best ΔE 6.97
All neutral at Clare →
PNT100-MD-48 · #B5B9A6 · ΔE 6.97 · LRV 47
PNT100-LT-70 · #C9CDB9 · ΔE 8.3 · LRV 60
PNT100-LT-13 · #C2B8B2 · ΔE 8.31 · LRV 49
PNT100-LT-09 · #C1C3C0 · ΔE 10.11 · LRV 54
PNT100-MD-49 · #ABBD9F · ΔE 12.12 · LRV 48

Portola Paints

69 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.66
All neutral at Portola Paints →
TIKAL · #BDB49A · ΔE 1.66 · LRV 46
SEVILLA · #BDB6A2 · ΔE 2.3 · LRV 47
PIANO ROOM · #BAB6AB · ΔE 5.6 · LRV 47
TOPANGA · #D4C0AF · ΔE 6.98 · LRV 55
ABERDEEN · #B2B4AA · ΔE 7.67 · LRV 45

Annie Sloan

31 colors in deck · best ΔE 5.41
All neutral at Annie Sloan →
VERSAILLES · #C4B58A · ΔE 5.41 · LRV 47
PARIS GREY · #BEC0B3 · ΔE 7.02 · LRV 52
CHICAGO GREY · #BABAB9 · ΔE 10.26 · LRV 49
PALOMA · #BFB5B3 · ΔE 10.58 · LRV 47
SVENSKA BLUE · #A4BEB7 · ΔE 15.41 · LRV 48

Backdrop

30 colors in deck · best ΔE 9.4
All neutral at Backdrop →
BD-LF · #A4AB95 · ΔE 9.4 · LRV 35
BD-NU · #A4A89F · ΔE 9.85 · LRV 38
BD-BG · #E5BEB0 · ΔE 14.53 · LRV 53
BD-UD · #A4B5BB · ΔE 16.37 · LRV 41
BD-RO · #D2A299 · ΔE 18.31 · LRV 38

Rust-Oleum

16 colors in deck · best ΔE 8.23
All neutral at Rust-Oleum →
371674 · #A5A78F · ΔE 8.23 · LRV 38
285143 · #B6B9BE · ΔE 13.96 · LRV 48
285142 · #E2CDCC · ΔE 15.01 · LRV 64
285139 · #ACCECD · ΔE 18.33 · LRV 57
371675 · #8CA8A9 · ΔE 18.33 · LRV 36

Kompozit

1,321 colors in deck · best ΔE 0
All neutral at Kompozit →
0350 · #C3B89F · ΔE 0 · LRV 48
0225 · #C0B5A0 · ΔE 1.68 · LRV 47
0336 · #C5BAA6 · ΔE 2.02 · LRV 50
0280 · #C7B699 · ΔE 2.63 · LRV 48
0232 · #C2BAAB · ΔE 3.73 · LRV 50

Similar Hirshfield's colors

closest in the Hirshfield's deck

The nearest shades to Helen of Troy within Hirshfield's's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.

0280 · LRV 47
0225 · LRV 46
0336 · LRV 50
H0108 · LRV 51
0232 · LRV 50
0197 · LRV 48

Coordinated palette

Generated by hue-rotating #C3B89F in HSL space. Pair Helen of Troy with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.

COMPLEMENTARY
#C3B89F + #9FAAC3
TRIADIC
#C3B89F · #9FC3B8 · #B89FC3
ANALOGOUS
#C3A69F · #C3B89F · #BCC39F

Accessibility (WCAG contrast)

Sample text on white
1.97:1 fail
Sample text on black
10.68:1 AAA

WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.

Hirshfield's Helen of Troy Equivalents at Other Brands

Matching Helen of Troy 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 Hirshfield's 0350 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.

Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Helen of Troy

Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Peace of Mind (SW 9510), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.18). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Helen of Troy without repainting risk. See the full Peace of Mind swatch →

Behr Equivalent of Helen of Troy

Behr's nearest match is Basic Khaki (HDC-NT-09), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.77). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Helen of Troy without repainting risk. See the full Basic Khaki swatch →

Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Helen of Troy

The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Helen of Troy is Glacial Till (AF-390). At ΔE 0.54 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 47 vs 49). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Glacial Till and you'll get the same color. See the full Glacial Till swatch →

Valspar Equivalent of Helen of Troy

The closest Valspar equivalent of Helen of Troy is Seine and Sensibility (8004-25C). At ΔE 0.72 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 Valspar is your counter, order Seine and Sensibility and you'll get the same color. See the full Seine and Sensibility swatch →

PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Helen of Troy

The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Helen of Troy is Dancing Dolphin (PPG1102-3). At ΔE 0.81 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 PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Dancing Dolphin and you'll get the same color. See the full Dancing Dolphin swatch →

Glidden Equivalent of Helen of Troy

Glidden's nearest match is Jefferson House Tan (30YY 47/145), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.92). It runs slightly darker (LRV 47 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Helen of Troy without repainting risk. See the full Jefferson House Tan swatch →

Dutch Boy Equivalent of Helen of Troy

At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Helen of Troy is Flaxen Tan (416-2DB) — very close at ΔE 2.23, 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 Flaxen Tan swatch →

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Helen of Troy

At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Helen of Troy is Loggia (HGSW 3446) — very close at ΔE 3.3, 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 Loggia swatch →

Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Helen of Troy

At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Helen of Troy is Skein of Yarn (DEBN55) — very close at ΔE 2.46, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 47 vs 49) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Skein of Yarn swatch →

Magnolia Home Equivalent of Helen of Troy

Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Helen of Troy. The nearest is Solid Wood (JG-109) at ΔE 3.97 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 50 vs 49). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Solid Wood swatch →

Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Helen of Troy

Farrow & Ball's nearest match is Wall White (NO. 58), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.66). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 50 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Helen of Troy without repainting risk. See the full Wall White swatch →

Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Helen of Troy

Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Roman Ruins (0225), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.07). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Helen of Troy without repainting risk. See the full Roman Ruins swatch →

Rodda Equivalent of Helen of Troy

At Rodda, the closest color to Helen of Troy is Wood Ash (CA140) — very close at ΔE 2.21, 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 Wood Ash swatch →

C2 Paint Equivalent of Helen of Troy

C2 Paint's nearest match is Baba Ghanoush (C2-896), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.78). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Helen of Troy without repainting risk. See the full Baba Ghanoush swatch →

Clare Equivalent of Helen of Troy

Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Helen of Troy — the nearest deck color, Money Moves (PNT100-MD-48), is clearly different (ΔE 6.97). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0350 instead. See the full Money Moves swatch →

Portola Paints Equivalent of Helen of Troy

At Portola Paints, the closest color to Helen of Troy is Sevilla (SEVILLA) — very close at ΔE 2.3, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 47 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sevilla swatch →

Annie Sloan Equivalent of Helen of Troy

Annie Sloan doesn't make a true equivalent of Helen of Troy — the nearest deck color, Versailles (VERSAILLES), is clearly different (ΔE 5.41). For an exact match, any Annie Sloan retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0350 instead. See the full Versailles swatch →

Backdrop Equivalent of Helen of Troy

Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Helen of Troy — the nearest deck color, Underdog (BD-UD), is clearly different (ΔE 16.37). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0350 instead. See the full Underdog swatch →

Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Helen of Troy

Rust-Oleum doesn't make a true equivalent of Helen of Troy — the nearest deck color, Aged Gray (285143), is clearly different (ΔE 13.96). For an exact match, any Rust-Oleum retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0350 instead. See the full Aged Gray swatch →

Kompozit Equivalent of Helen of Troy

The closest Kompozit equivalent of Helen of Troy is Helen of Troy (0350). At ΔE 0 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 Kompozit is your counter, order Helen of Troy and you'll get the same color. See the full Helen of Troy swatch →

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