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Chintz
50%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Chintz Technical Profile
What color is Chintz? It's a medium warm gray with the hex code #C0BBAE. Colors similar to Chintz include Vista Paint Silver Spree, Vista Paint Chintz, Sherwin-Williams Roycroft Mist Gray. Chintz has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 50, Chintz sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. As a warm neutral, Chintz pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler.
Colors Similar to Chintz
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Chintz
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Chintz
#C0BBAE
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A4AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Chintz
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Chintz 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 Chintz.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Chintz — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Chintz have?
Chintz by Hirshfield's has a neutral undertone and belongs to the gray color family.
What colors match Chintz from other brands?
The closest matches are Silver Spree by Vista Paint (#C2BDB0), Chintz by Vista Paint (#C1BBAD), Roycroft Mist Gray by Sherwin-Williams (#C2BDB1). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Chintz?
Chintz has an LRV of 49.8, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Chintz's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.