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Delicious
11%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Delicious Technical Profile
What color is Delicious? It's a dark warm gray with the hex code #585E46. Colors similar to Delicious include Vista Paint Vegetarian, Vista Paint Delicious, Vista Paint Ladies' Night. Delicious has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 11, Delicious creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. As a warm neutral, Delicious 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 Delicious
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Delicious
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Delicious
#585E46
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#618156
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Delicious
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Delicious 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 Delicious.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Delicious — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Delicious have?
Delicious by Hirshfield's has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the gray color family.
What colors match Delicious from other brands?
The closest matches are Vegetarian by Vista Paint (#575C45), Delicious by Vista Paint (#585D42), Ladies' Night by Vista Paint (#5A6045). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Delicious?
Delicious has an LRV of 10.5, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Delicious's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.