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London Road
24%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
London Road Technical Profile
What color is London Road? It's a deep cool gray with the hex code #7F878A. Colors similar to London Road include Vista Paint London Road, Vista Paint Stone Age, PPG Garrison Gray. London Road has a cool (blue) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 24, London Road creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. As a cool neutral, London Road pairs with cool whites for trim, gray-toned or rift-cut oak floors, and brushed nickel or polished chrome hardware. Black accents and natural greenery add contrast. Cool neutrals hold their crisp quality under 4000K+ daylight bulbs. Under 2700K warm light they soften considerably — particularly true for any blue or green undertone.
Colors Similar to London Road
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With London Road
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
London Road
#7F878A
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#858EAD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for London Road
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
London Road 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 London Road.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
London Road — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does London Road have?
London Road by Hirshfield's has a cool (blue) undertone and belongs to the gray color family.
What colors match London Road from other brands?
The closest matches are London Road by Vista Paint (#808789), Stone Age by Vista Paint (#81878A), Garrison Gray by PPG (#7B8588). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of London Road?
London Road has an LRV of 23.7, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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