Austere 0354 is a yellow paint color from Hirshfield's. It has a hex value of #726848, LRV 14 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Mount Olive from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #726848 · 0354
Austere
14%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Austere Technical Profile
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Austere in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Austere in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Hirshfield'sAustere
Nearly identical
Vista PaintMount Olive
Mount Olive
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Russian Olive
PPG
Nearly identical
Sage
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Ol' Moss Green
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Anchorage Jacket
Kilz
Very similar
Mayan Ruins
Behr
Very similar
Glass .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
Vineyard View
Valspar
Very similar
Covered Wagon
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Eminent Bronze
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Beige Grey
RAL
Very similar
Cardamom
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Austere
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Austere
#726848
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#828E5F
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Austere
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Austere 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 Austere.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Austere — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Austere have?
Austere by Hirshfield's has a neutral undertone and sits in the yellow color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Austere in your own space before committing.
What colors match Austere from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Austere are Mount Olive by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Austere by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Woven Willow by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Austere'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 Austere?
Austere has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 13.9, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Austere's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.