Octavius 0522 is a gray paint color from Hirshfield's. It has a hex value of #38393F, estimated 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.
Hirshfield's · #38393F · 0522
Octavius
4%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Octavius Technical Profile
HEX Code#38393F
RGB56, 57, 63
Estimated LRV4.1
UndertoneCool (Blue)
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Color Familygray
BrandHirshfield's
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#39393E
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Colors That Work With Octavius
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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
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Octavius
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Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Octavius Room Palettes
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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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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Octavius from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Octavius are Octavius by Vista Paint (a close digital match), In the Dark by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Black Berry by Benjamin Moore (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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