Captain Nemo 0542 is a gray paint color from Hirshfield's. It has a hex value of #828080, LRV 22 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Captain Nemo from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #828080 · 0542
Captain Nemo
22%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Captain Nemo Technical Profile
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Captain Nemo in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Captain Nemo in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Hirshfield'sCaptain Nemo
Nearly identical
Vista PaintCaptain Nemo
Captain Nemo
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Wool Peacoat
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Pearl Dark Grey
RAL
Nearly identical
Steamship
PPG
Nearly identical
Storm Cloud
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Dusty Lead
Valspar
Very similar
Pewter Ring
Behr
Very similar
Natural Gray
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Sensuous Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Whale Tail
Kilz
Very similar
Wool .04
Colorhouse
Very similar
Mole's Breath
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Captain Nemo
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Captain Nemo
#828080
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AD9985
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Captain Nemo
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Captain Nemo 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 Captain Nemo.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Captain Nemo — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Captain Nemo have?
Captain Nemo 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 Captain Nemo in your own space before committing.
What colors match Captain Nemo from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Captain Nemo are Captain Nemo by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Wool Peacoat by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Pearl Dark Grey by RAL (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Captain Nemo'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 Captain Nemo?
Captain Nemo has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 21.7, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Captain Nemo's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.