Captain Nemo 0542 is a gray paint color from Hirshfield's. It has a hex value of #828080, estimated 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.
Hirshfield's · #828080 · 0542
Captain Nemo
22%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Captain Nemo Technical Profile
HEX Code#828080
RGB130, 128, 128
Estimated LRV21.7
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familygray
BrandHirshfield's
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Captain Nemo
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Colors That Work With Captain Nemo
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Captain Nemo from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Captain Nemo are Captain Nemo by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Wool Peacoat by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Pearl Dark Grey by RAL (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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