In Good Taste 0505 is a gray paint color from Hirshfield's. It has a hex value of #8999A4, LRV 31 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Hamilton Blue from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #8999A4 · 0505
In Good Taste
31%LRV Value
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In Good Taste in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to In Good Taste in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Hirshfield'sIn Good Taste
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsHamilton Blue
Hamilton Blue
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
In Good Taste
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Monument Gray
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Lost At Sea
PPG
Nearly identical
Evening Eclipse
Valspar
Nearly identical
Daphne
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Relaxing Blue
Behr
Nearly identical
Amsterdam
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Backwater
Kilz
Very similar
Water .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
Selvedge
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Silver Grey
RAL
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With In Good Taste
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
In Good Taste
#8999A4
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8588AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for In Good Taste
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
In Good Taste 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 In Good Taste.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
In Good Taste — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does In Good Taste have?
In Good Taste 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 In Good Taste in your own space before committing.
What colors match In Good Taste from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to In Good Taste are Hamilton Blue by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), In Good Taste by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Monument Gray by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting In Good Taste'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 In Good Taste?
In Good Taste has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 30.8, 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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