Metal Flake 0447 is a off-white paint color from Hirshfield's. It has a hex value of #D8DCD6, LRV 71 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Oystershell from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #D8DCD6 · 0447
Metal Flake
71%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Metal Flake Technical Profile
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Metal Flake in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Metal Flake in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Hirshfield'sMetal Flake
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreOystershell
Oystershell
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Misty Coast
Behr
Nearly identical
First Frost
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Silver Fox
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Oriental Ivory
PPG
Nearly identical
"Calm, Cool and Collected"
Valspar
Nearly identical
Opaline
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Cool Fog
Kilz
Nearly identical
Pale Powder
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Baltic Gray
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Bisque .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Metal Flake
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Metal Flake
#D8DCD6
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#85AD8B
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Metal Flake
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Metal Flake 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 Metal Flake.
More off-white colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the off-white family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Metal Flake — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Metal Flake have?
Metal Flake by Hirshfield's has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the off-white color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Metal Flake in your own space before committing.
What colors match Metal Flake from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Metal Flake are Oystershell by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Wickham Gray by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Misty Coast by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Metal Flake'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 Metal Flake?
Metal Flake has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 70.6, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Metal Flake's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.