ColorplanBenjamin Moore Hazelwood (1005) is a mid-tone warm gray (greige) with a warm peach undertone and an LRV of 49. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Anew Gray (SW 7030), Farrow & Ball Elephant's Breath (No.229) and Behr Graceful Gray (PPU18-12). For trim, try Oyster (2115-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Gray |
| LRV | 48.9 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #C3B8AE |
| RGB | 195, 184, 174 |
| HSL | 29°, 15%, 72% |
About Hazelwood
Hazelwood (1005) is a mid-tone warm gray (greige) from Benjamin Moore with a warm peach undertone. With an LRV of 49, Hazelwood has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Hazelwood's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. It's very close to Boulevard (CC-394); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Hazelwood changes with the light
Hazelwood has a fairly balanced undertone: it shifts a little cooler in north light and a little warmer in afternoon west light, which makes it an easy choice for most rooms.
North-facing rooms
In north light Hazelwood will look a little cooler and grayer than on the chip.
East-facing rooms
Hazelwood will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
Bright south light shows Hazelwood close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Hazelwood will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Hazelwood in real homes
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Hazelwood equivalents in other brands
The closest color from each brand. ΔE (“delta E”) scores how different two colors look: under 2.5 is very hard to tell apart on a wall, over 5 is clearly different.
Sherwin-Williams
Very close · ΔE 1.8
Also close: Amazing Gray (ΔE 1.9)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Very close · ΔE 1.9
Also close: Jitney (ΔE 3.1)
Compare side by side →Behr
Very close · ΔE 1.6
Also close: Creamy Mushroom (ΔE 2.5)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Hazelwood questions
What undertone does Hazelwood have?
Hazelwood has a warm peach undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Hazelwood's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Hazelwood a light or dark color?
Hazelwood has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 48.9 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a mid-tone color. With an LRV of 49, Hazelwood has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Hazelwood in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Anew Gray SW 7030 (very close, ΔE 1.8); Farrow & Ball: Elephant's Breath No.229 (very close, ΔE 1.9); Behr: Graceful Gray PPU18-12 (very close, ΔE 1.6). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Hazelwood?
Try Oyster (2115-70) on trim and Wedding Veil (2125-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Hazelwood's undertone.
Where does Hazelwood work best?
Hazelwood works well in bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. With an LRV of 49, Hazelwood has visible color without darkening a room much.
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