Baby Seal 0519 is a gray paint color from Hirshfield's. It has a hex value of #9DA3AC, estimated LRV 36 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Winterfell from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Hirshfield's · #9DA3AC · 0519
Baby Seal
36%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Baby Seal Technical Profile
HEX Code#9DA3AC
RGB157, 163, 172
Estimated LRV36.3
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familygray
BrandHirshfield's
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Winterfell
Dunn-Edwards
#9BA0A9
Close digital match
Baby Seal
Vista Paint
#9DA1A9
Close digital match
Window Grey
RAL
#9DA1AA
Close digital match
Rainmaster
Behr
#9AA2AA
Close digital match
Comet
Benjamin Moore
#98A3AF
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#9DA0AB
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PPG
#96A1AC
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Let it Rain
Sherwin-Williams
#979FA5
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#9BA0A4
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#A6ACB8
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Colors That Work With Baby Seal
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Baby Seal
#9DA3AC
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8985AD
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Baby Seal
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Baby Seal 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
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Baby Seal — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Baby Seal have?
Baby Seal by Hirshfield's has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray 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 Baby Seal from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Baby Seal are Winterfell by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Baby Seal by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Window Grey by RAL (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Baby Seal'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 Baby Seal?
Baby Seal has a estimated lightness value of 36.3, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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