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Ref. #A79C8E · 0212

Big Spender

34%LRV Value
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Big Spender 0212 is a gray paint color from Hirshfield's. It has a hex value of #A79C8E, LRV 34 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Big Spender from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Big Spender Technical Profile

HEX Code#A79C8E
RGB167, 156, 142
LRV33.9
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familygray
BrandHirshfield's

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Big Spender in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Big Spender in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

Hirshfield'sBig Spender
Nearly identical
Vista PaintBig Spender

Big Spender

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Shenandoah

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Country Rubble Stone

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Stonehenge Greige

PPG

Nearly identical

Art Museum

Kilz

Nearly identical

Jackal

Behr

Nearly identical

Taupe Tone

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Breakwall

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Coastal Villa

Valspar

Nearly identical

Charleston Gray

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

Nourish .04

Colorhouse

Very similar

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Big Spender

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Big Spender

#A79C8E

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#ABAD85

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Big Spender

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Creekbed

Complement

Evening Eclipse

Big Spender Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Santo

Trim

Sugar Dust

Accent

This Color

Pop

Semolina

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Metal Flake

Trim

Sugar Dust

Accent

This Color

Pop

Plum Preserve

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Diamond Stud

Trim

Sugar Dust

Accent

This Color

Pop

Parkwater

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Hirshfield's Colors

Other Hirshfield's colors close to Big Spender.

Young Colt

Hirshfield's · 0198

#A79B8C

Wood Shadow

Hirshfield's · 0205

#A79E90

Drifting Sand

Hirshfield's · 0218

#A89F93

Deep Marsh

Hirshfield's · 0233

#ADA18E

Sandy Bluff

Hirshfield's · H0111

#ACA088

Urban Charm

Hirshfield's · 0337

#AEA28C

More gray colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Improbable

PPG · 1011-5

#6E7376

White Rapids

Dutch Boy · 425-1DB

#CDD2CA

Whirlwind

PPG · 1013-3

#BEC0C2

Dynasty Celadon

Behr · PPL-80

#C7CBBE

Frosted Olive

Dutch Boy · 425-2DB

#BEC1B6

Blackened Kettle

Dutch Boy · 439-7DB

#4F4842

Big Spender — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Big Spender have?
Big Spender by Hirshfield's has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Big Spender in your own space before committing.
What colors match Big Spender from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Big Spender are Big Spender by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Shenandoah by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Waynesboro Taupe by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Big Spender'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 Big Spender?
Big Spender has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 33.9, 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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