In the Hills 0561 is a gray paint color from Hirshfield's. It has a hex value of #AEA69B, estimated 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.
Hirshfield's · #AEA69B · 0561
In the Hills
39%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
In the Hills Technical Profile
HEX Code#AEA69B
RGB174, 166, 155
Estimated LRV38.6
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familygray
BrandHirshfield's
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#AFA69A
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In the Hills
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#B0A89C
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#ACA397
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#ABA39A
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Colors That Work With In the Hills
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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
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for In the Hills
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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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match In the Hills from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to In the Hills are Smoked Oyster by Valspar (a close digital match), In the Hills by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Upper West Side by Benjamin Moore (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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