North Island 0552 is a gray paint color from Hirshfield's. It has a hex value of #BCB6B4, LRV 47 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Winter Calm from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #BCB6B4 · 0552
North Island
47%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
North Island Technical Profile
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North Island in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to North Island in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Hirshfield'sNorth Island
Nearly identical
ValsparWinter Calm
Winter Calm
Valspar
Nearly identical
Gray Marble
PPG
Nearly identical
North Island
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Essential Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Postcard
Kilz
Nearly identical
Nightingale
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Grape CrÈme
Behr
Very similar
Dove Tale
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Gracious Gray
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Heliotrope Gray
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Agate Grey
RAL
Very similar
Air .07
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With North Island
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
North Island
#BCB6B4
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADA385
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for North Island
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
North Island 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 North Island.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
North Island — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does North Island have?
North Island by Hirshfield's has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample North Island in your own space before committing.
What colors match North Island from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to North Island are Winter Calm by Valspar (a near-identical match), Gray Marble by PPG (a near-identical match), North Island by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting North Island'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 North Island?
North Island has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 47.4, 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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