Octavius 0522 is a gray paint color from Hirshfield's. It has a hex value of #38393F, LRV 4 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Octavius from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #38393F · 0522
Octavius
4%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Octavius Technical Profile
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Octavius in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Octavius in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Hirshfield'sOctavius
Nearly identical
Vista PaintOctavius
Octavius
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Black Berry
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Black Garnet
Behr
Very similar
Deep Cosmos
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Black Swan
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Napoleon
PPG
Very similar
New Black
Valspar
Very similar
Dark Engine
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Granite Grey
RAL
Very similar
True Black
Kilz
Very similar
Pitch Black
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Nourish .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Octavius
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Octavius
#38393F
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#504466
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Octavius
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Octavius 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 Octavius.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Octavius — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Octavius have?
Octavius by Hirshfield's has a cool (blue) 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 Octavius in your own space before committing.
What colors match Octavius from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Octavius are Octavius by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), In the Dark by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Black Berry by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Octavius'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 Octavius?
Octavius has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 4.1, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Octavius's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.