Behr Gardener's Soil
MQ2-54 · #5C534D · LRV ~9
Closest tone in another brand: Dunn-Edwards Haberdashery (~97% proximity)Gardener's Soil (MQ2-54) is a deep brown from Behr with a subtle peach undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 9 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest tone in another brand is Dunn-Edwards Haberdashery (~97% proximity).
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LRV (estimated)
9 · Very dark
Undertone (estimated)
Peach · subtle
Temperature
Warm
Code
MQ2-54
HEX
#5C534D
RGB
92, 83, 77
HSL
24°, 9%, 33%
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Gardener's Soil FAQ
What undertone does Gardener's Soil have?
Gardener's Soil is a deep brown with a subtle peach undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Its color temperature is warm. This is estimated from the digital color values; north-facing light pulls undertones cooler and warm bulbs pull them warmer, so check a real sample on your wall.
What is the LRV of Gardener's Soil?
Gardener's Soil has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 9 on a 0–100 scale, which is very dark. It absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. Plan for good artificial lighting. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.
What is the closest tone to Gardener's Soil in other brands?
Dunn-Edwards: Haberdashery (DEBN43), ~97% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Stone Brown (2112-30), ~97% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Prelude (SW 9620), ~96% proximity; PPG: Metropolis (PPG1006-7), ~96% proximity; Valspar: Semi-Sweet (4003-2C), ~95% proximity; Glidden: Bark (PPG1007-7), ~95% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Urbane Bronze (HGSW7048), ~94% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Tanner's Brown (No. 255), ~89% proximity. These are estimates of digital closeness on screen, not proven physical equivalence or official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.
What is the HEX code of Gardener's Soil?
The HEX code of Gardener's Soil (MQ2-54) is #5C534D, RGB 92, 83, 77. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.