# Benjamin Moore Briarwood

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-briarwood-hc-175](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-briarwood-hc-175)

Benjamin Moore Briarwood HC-175 is a muted, medium-depth gray-beige with a noticeable warm, earthy cast. Its softened brown and khaki notes keep it from reading like a plain gray, while the low saturation gives it a weathered, understated appearance. In bright natural light, Briarwood can look lighter and more beige; lower light tends to bring out its deeper taupe-gray side. It suits living rooms, hallways, and exterior siding where a grounded neutral is wanted without a stark contrast. Pair it with creamy off-whites, charcoal accents, aged brass, natural oak, and textured linen for a layered finish.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Benjamin Moore
- **Color name:** Briarwood
- **Color code:** HC-175
- **Alternative names:** PM-32
- **HEX:** #A09889
- **RGB:** 160, 152, 137
- **LRV:** 31.80%
- **Brightness:** Mid-tone
- **Color families:** Greige, Grey
- **Temperature:** warm
- **Undertones:** red

## Color codes
- **HSV:** Hue: 39° Saturation: 14.38% Value: 62.75%
- **HSL:** hsl(39, 11, 58)
- **CMYK:** Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 5.0 Yellow: 14.38 Key: 37.25
- **YIQ:** Y: 152.682 I: 9.587 Q: -2.976
- **XYZ:** X: 30.24 Y: 31.737 Z: 28.193
- **CIE Lab:** L:63.125 a:0.284 b:8.947
- **CIE Luv:** L:63.125 u:5.643 v:12.367
- **Decimal:** 10524809
- **Hunter Lab:** 56.335, -2.77, 9.763

## Equivalent and related colors
- [Behr Greywood](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-greywood)
- [Benjamin Moore Cole Stone](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-cole-stone-cw-60)
- [Benjamin Moore Downtown](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-downtown-csp-165)
- [Benjamin Moore River Gorge Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-river-gorge-gray-1537)
- [Sherwin Williams Rushing River](https://plan-home.com/color/rushing-river-sw-7746)
- [Sherwin Williams Honed Soapstone](https://plan-home.com/color/honed-soapstone-sw-9126)
- [Sherwin Williams Pewter Tankard](https://plan-home.com/color/pewter-tankard-sw-0023)
- [Behr Iron Gate](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-iron-gate)
- [Sherwin Williams Pavestone](https://plan-home.com/color/pavestone-sw-7642)
- [Behr Rolling Pebble](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-rolling-pebble)
- [Benjamin Moore Gothic Arch](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-gothic-arch-csp-80)
- [Benjamin Moore Ashley Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-ashley-gray-hc-87)
- [Benjamin Moore River Reflections](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-river-reflections-1552)
- [Behr Gray Squirrel](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-gray-squirrel)
- [Behr Dusty Olive](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-dusty-olive)
- [Sherwin Williams Intellectual Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/intellectual-gray-sw-7045)
- [Sherwin Williams Felted Wool](https://plan-home.com/color/felted-wool-sw-9171)
- [Sherwin Williams Fawn Brindle](https://plan-home.com/color/sherwin-williams-fawn-brindle)
- [Behr Shiitake](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-shiitake)
- [Sherwin Williams Keystone Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/keystone-gray-sw-7504)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [Benjamin Moore Stone Harbor](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-stone-harbor-2111-50)
- [Benjamin Moore Gothic Arch](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-gothic-arch-csp-80)
- [Benjamin Moore La Paloma Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-la-paloma-gray-1551)
- [Benjamin Moore Museum Piece](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-museum-piece-csp-40)
- [Benjamin Moore Smoke & Mirrors](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-smoke-mirrors-csp-105)

## Darker monochromatic colors
- [Benjamin Moore Pelham Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-pelham-gray-cw-70)
- [Benjamin Moore Cromwell Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-cromwell-gray-hc-103)
- [Benjamin Moore Equestrian Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-equestrian-gray-1553)
- [Benjamin Moore Gargoyle](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-gargoyle-1546)
- [Benjamin Moore Stampede](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-stampede-979)

## Complementary colors
- [Benjamin Moore Normandy](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-normandy-2129-40)
- [Benjamin Moore Feather Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-feather-gray-2127-60)
- [Benjamin Moore Bachelor Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-bachelor-blue-1629)
- [Benjamin Moore Chiswell Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-chiswell-blue-cw-660)
- [Benjamin Moore Mineral Alloy](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-mineral-alloy-1622)
- [Benjamin Moore Coastline](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-coastline-af-570)
- [Benjamin Moore Comet](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-comet-1628)

Official product page: https://www.benjaminmoore.com/en-us/paint-colors/color/HC-175

## Important note

Digital color values and matches are approximate. Screens, lighting, paint finish, surface texture, and application method can change how a color appears. Test a physical paint sample before making a final decision.