Always Neutral 0559 is a beige paint color from Hirshfield's. It has a hex value of #DFD7CB, 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.
Ref. #DFD7CB · 0559
Always Neutral
69%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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Always Neutral in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Always Neutral in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Hirshfield'sAlways Neutral
Nearly identical
ValsparClay Angel
Clay Angel
Valspar
Nearly identical
Polished
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Chocolate Froth
Behr
Nearly identical
Skimming Stone
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Maybe Mushroom
PPG
Nearly identical
Flying Dove
Kilz
Nearly identical
Kestrel White
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Sonnet
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Mousey Tint
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Shady
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Always Neutral
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
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Always Neutral
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Always Neutral Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
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
Similar Hirshfield's Colors
Other Hirshfield's colors close to Always Neutral.
More beige colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the beige family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Always Neutral in your own space before committing.
What colors match Always Neutral from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Always Neutral are Clay Angel by Valspar (a near-identical match), Polished by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Chocolate Froth by Behr (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Always Neutral's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.