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Kompozit Helen of Troy0350 · #C3B89F · LRV 48

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

KOMPOZIT HELEN OF TROY
RGB 195, 184, 159LRV 48

Color spec

BrandKompozit
NameHelen of Troy
SKU0350
Hex#C3B89F
RGB195, 184, 159
HSL42°, 23%, 69%
LRV48
Undertonewarm red-orange tone
FamilyNeutral
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About Kompozit Helen of Troy

Helen of Troy sits in the mid-range at LRV 48, 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 by brand

16 brands within ΔE 5

The 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

1,947 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.18
All neutral at Sherwin-Williams →
SW 9510 · #C4B9A3 · ΔE 1.18 · LRV 49
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
MQ2-21 · #C8B59C · ΔE 3.81 · LRV 48
QE-28 · #C6B5A2 · ΔE 4.5 · LRV 48

Benjamin Moore

4,068 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

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

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
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
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
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

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

Farrow & Ball

302 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. W9 · #BAB7A1 · ΔE 3.78 · LRV 47
NO. CB2 · #C6BAAA · ΔE 3.93 · LRV 50

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

Hirshfield's

1,469 colors in deck · best ΔE 0
All neutral at Hirshfield's →
0350 · #C3B89F · ΔE 0 · LRV 49
0225 · #C0B5A0 · ΔE 1.68 · LRV 46
0336 · #C5BAA6 · ΔE 2.02 · LRV 50
0280 · #C7B699 · ΔE 2.63 · LRV 47

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
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
C2-909 · #BFB5A1 · ΔE 1.93 · LRV 47
C2-895 · #C8BAA3 · ΔE 2.02 · LRV 50

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

Similar Kompozit colors

closest in the Kompozit deck

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

0280 · LRV 48
0225 · LRV 47
0336 · LRV 50
0232 · LRV 50
0197 · LRV 47
0344 · LRV 51

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

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

Kompozit 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 Kompozit 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 48) 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 48) 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 sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 48). 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 48). 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 48). 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 sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 48) 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 48) 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 48) 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 sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 48) 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 runs slightly lighter (LRV 50 vs 48). 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 runs slightly lighter (LRV 50 vs 48) 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 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Helen of Troy without repainting risk. See the full Roman Ruins swatch →

Hirshfield's Equivalent of Helen of Troy

The closest Hirshfield's 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 49 vs 48). If Hirshfield's is your counter, order Helen of Troy and you'll get the same color. See the full Helen of Troy 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 runs slightly lighter (LRV 50 vs 48) 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 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Helen of Troy without repainting risk. See the full Baba Ghanoush 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 sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sevilla swatch →

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