Backwater 0513 is a gray paint color from Hirshfield's. It has a hex value of #687078, estimated LRV 16 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Plated Blue from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Hirshfield's · #687078 · 0513
Backwater
16%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Backwater Technical Profile
HEX Code#687078
RGB104, 112, 120
Estimated LRV15.9
UndertoneCool (Blue)
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Color Familygray
BrandHirshfield's
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Compare alternatives to Backwater
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Plated Blue
Dutch Boy
#6A7178
Close digital match
Backwater
Vista Paint
#676E76
Close digital match
Crucible
Valspar
#6B7177
Close digital match
Summer Storm
Behr
#656D74
Close digital match
Slate Gray
Dunn-Edwards
#687177
Close digital match
Old Silk
PPG
#6D737A
Close digital match
Wall Street
Sherwin-Williams
#656D73
Close digital match
Britannia Blue
Benjamin Moore
#68747D
Similar digital color
Old Lamppost
Kilz
#70757A
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Wine Dark
Farrow & Ball
#5C6576
Visible digital difference
Squirrel Grey
RAL
#78858B
Visible digital difference
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Colors That Work With Backwater
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Backwater
#687078
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7272A1
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Backwater
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Backwater 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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Backwater — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Backwater have?
Backwater by Hirshfield's has a cool (blue) 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 Backwater from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Backwater are Plated Blue by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Backwater by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Made in the Shade by Vista Paint (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Backwater'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 Backwater?
Backwater has a estimated lightness value of 15.9, 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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