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 each5 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
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Portola Paints
Annie Sloan
Backdrop
Rust-Oleum
Kompozit
Similar Hirshfield's colors
closest in the Hirshfield's deckThe 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.
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.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
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 →