Ref. #8C7F69 · historic-milkweed
Milkweed
22%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Milkweed Technical Profile
What color is Milkweed? It's a deep warm gray with the hex code #8C7F69. Colors similar to Milkweed include Vista Paint Moonscape, Vista Paint Milkweed, Benjamin Moore Mortar. Milkweed has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 22, Milkweed creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. As a warm neutral, Milkweed pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler.
Colors Similar to Milkweed
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Milkweed
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Milkweed
#8C7F69
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A4A97F
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Milkweed
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Milkweed 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 Milkweed.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Milkweed — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Milkweed have?
Milkweed by Hirshfield's has a neutral undertone and belongs to the gray color family.
What colors match Milkweed from other brands?
The closest matches are Moonscape by Vista Paint (#8A7D66), Milkweed by Vista Paint (#8A7F69), Mortar by Benjamin Moore (#8F826B). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Milkweed?
Milkweed has an LRV of 21.8, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Milkweed's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.