Always Neutral 0559 is a beige paint color from Hirshfield's. It has a hex value of #DFD7CB, estimated LRV 69 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Clay Angel from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Hirshfield's · #DFD7CB · 0559
Always Neutral
69%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Always Neutral Technical Profile
HEX Code#DFD7CB
RGB223, 215, 203
Estimated LRV68.6
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familybeige
BrandHirshfield's
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Clay Angel
Valspar
#DFD7CB
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Polished
Vista Paint
#DDD6CB
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Chocolate Froth
Behr
#DFD6CB
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Skimming Stone
Farrow & Ball
#DFD6CB
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Maybe Mushroom
PPG
#E2D8CB
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Flying Dove
Kilz
#DED8CD
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Kestrel White
Sherwin-Williams
#E0D6C8
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Sonnet
Benjamin Moore
#E4DCCE
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Mousey Tint
Dutch Boy
#E5DDD0
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Shady
Dunn-Edwards
#DBD6CB
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Colors That Work With Always Neutral
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Always Neutral
#DFD7CB
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A9AD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Always Neutral
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Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Always Neutral Room Palettes
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Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
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Always Neutral — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Always Neutral have?
Always Neutral by Hirshfield's has a neutral undertone and sits in the beige color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Always Neutral from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Always Neutral are Clay Angel by Valspar (a close digital match), Polished by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Chocolate Froth by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Always Neutral's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Always Neutral?
Always Neutral has a estimated lightness value of 68.6, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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