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Cloudy Today
36%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Cloudy Today Technical Profile
What color is Cloudy Today? It's a medium warm gray with the hex code #A6A096. Colors similar to Cloudy Today include Sherwin-Williams Smooth Stone, Valspar Graceful Gray, Vista Paint Cloudy Today. Cloudy Today has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. Its LRV of 36 gives Cloudy Today depth without going dark, which makes it a strong choice for accent walls, libraries, and rooms with abundant natural light. As a warm neutral, Cloudy Today 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 Cloudy Today
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Smooth Stone
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Graceful Gray
Valspar
Nearly identical
Cloudy Today
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
River Reflections
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Proseco Gold Standard
MPC
Nearly identical
Fashion Gray
Behr
Nearly identical
Mocha Mousse
Kilz
Nearly identical
Simmering Smoke
PPG
Very similar
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Cloudy Today
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Cloudy Today
#A6A096
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A8AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Cloudy Today
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Cloudy Today 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 Cloudy Today.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Cloudy Today — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Cloudy Today have?
Cloudy Today by Hirshfield's has a neutral undertone and belongs to the gray color family.
What colors match Cloudy Today from other brands?
The closest matches are Smooth Stone by Sherwin-Williams (#A8A298), Graceful Gray by Valspar (#A8A298), Cloudy Today by Vista Paint (#A49E94). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Cloudy Today?
Cloudy Today has an LRV of 35.5, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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