In the Hills 0561 is a gray paint color from Hirshfield's. It has a hex value of #AEA69B, LRV 39 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Smoked Oyster from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #AEA69B · 0561
In the Hills
39%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
In the Hills Technical Profile
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In the Hills in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to In the Hills 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 the Hills
Nearly identical
ValsparSmoked Oyster
Smoked Oyster
Valspar
Nearly identical
In the Hills
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Upper West Side
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Quail Ridge
Behr
Nearly identical
Organic Greige
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Fieldstone
PPG
Nearly identical
Functional Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Quarry Lane
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Mocha Mousse
Kilz
Very similar
Hardwick White
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Stone .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With In the Hills
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
In the Hills
#AEA69B
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AAAD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for In the Hills
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
In the Hills 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 the Hills.
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 the Hills — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does In the Hills have?
In the Hills 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 the Hills in your own space before committing.
What colors match In the Hills from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to In the Hills are Smoked Oyster by Valspar (a near-identical match), In the Hills by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Upper West Side by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting In the Hills'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 the Hills?
In the Hills has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 38.6, 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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Why In the Hills's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.