Milkweed H0117 is a gray paint color from Hirshfield's. It has a hex value of #8C7F69, estimated LRV 22 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Moonscape from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Hirshfield's · #8C7F69 · H0117
Milkweed
22%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Milkweed Technical Profile
HEX Code#8C7F69
RGB140, 127, 105
Estimated LRV21.8
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familygray
BrandHirshfield's
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#8A7D66
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#8F826B
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#8E7F6A
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#8E7E67
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#8A7D6B
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Colors That Work With Milkweed
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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
Digital 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
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Milkweed — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Milkweed have?
Milkweed 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 Milkweed from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Milkweed are Moonscape by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Milkweed by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Mortar by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Milkweed'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 Milkweed?
Milkweed has a estimated lightness value of 21.8, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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