Blackwater 1320 is a gray paint color from Hirshfield's. It has a hex value of #545663, estimated LRV 9 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Blackwater from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Hirshfield's · #545663 · 1320
Blackwater
9%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Blackwater Technical Profile
HEX Code#545663
RGB84, 86, 99
Estimated LRV9.4
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familygray
BrandHirshfield's
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Blackwater
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#53545E
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Colors That Work With Blackwater
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Blackwater
#545663
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#6F5E8C
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Blackwater
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Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Blackwater Room Palettes
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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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Blackwater — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Blackwater have?
Blackwater 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 Blackwater from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Blackwater are Blackwater by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Ball Gown by Behr (a close digital match), Coal Tipple by Valspar (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Blackwater'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 Blackwater?
Blackwater has a estimated lightness value of 9.4, 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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