Cloudy Today 0568 is a gray paint color from Hirshfield's. It has a hex value of #A6A096, LRV 36 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Smooth Stone from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #A6A096 · 0568
Cloudy Today
36%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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Cloudy Today in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Cloudy Today in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Hirshfield'sCloudy Today
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsSmooth Stone
Smooth Stone
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Cloudy Today
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Graceful Gray
Valspar
Nearly identical
River Reflections
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Feldspar
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
True Taupewood
Behr
Nearly identical
Driftwood Grey
PPG
Nearly identical
Poised Neutral
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Mocha Mousse
Kilz
Nearly identical
Pigeon
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Stone .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
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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
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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 sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Cloudy Today in your own space before committing.
What colors match Cloudy Today from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cloudy Today are Smooth Stone by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Cloudy Today by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Graceful Gray by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Cloudy Today'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 Cloudy Today?
Cloudy Today has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 35.5, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Cloudy Today's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.