North Island 0552 is a gray paint color from Hirshfield's. It has a hex value of #BCB6B4, estimated 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.
Hirshfield's · #BCB6B4 · 0552
North Island
47%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
North Island Technical Profile
HEX Code#BCB6B4
RGB188, 182, 180
Estimated LRV47.4
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familygray
BrandHirshfield's
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Winter Calm
Valspar
#BBB4B3
Close digital match
Gray Marble
PPG
#B9B4B1
Close digital match
North Island
Vista Paint
#BDB6B2
Close digital match
Essential Gray
Sherwin-Williams
#BCB8B6
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#B6B3B1
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#B7B5B3
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#BDBABB
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Colors That Work With North Island
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match North Island from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to North Island are Winter Calm by Valspar (a close digital match), Gray Marble by PPG (a close digital match), North Island by Vista Paint (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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