Blackwater 1320 is a gray paint color from Hirshfield's. It has a hex value of #545663, 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.
Ref. #545663 · 1320
Blackwater
9%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Blackwater Technical Profile
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Blackwater in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Blackwater in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Hirshfield'sBlackwater
Nearly identical
Vista PaintBlackwater
Blackwater
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Ball Gown
Behr
Nearly identical
Coal Tipple
Valspar
Nearly identical
Mineral Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Sophisticated Navy
PPG
Very similar
Night Night
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Smoky Purple
Dutch Boy
Very similar
India Ink
Kilz
Very similar
Evening Dove
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Graphite Grey
RAL
Visible difference
Stiffkey Blue
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Blackwater
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
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Blackwater
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Blackwater 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 Blackwater.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Blackwater — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Blackwater have?
Blackwater 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 Blackwater in your own space before committing.
What colors match Blackwater from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Blackwater are Blackwater by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Ball Gown by Behr (a near-identical match), Coal Tipple by Valspar (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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