Paternoster 0546 is a gray paint color from Hirshfield's. It has a hex value of #C7C7C6, LRV 57 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Silver Polish from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #C7C7C6 · 0546
Paternoster
57%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Paternoster Technical Profile
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Paternoster in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Paternoster in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Hirshfield'sPaternoster
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsSilver Polish
Silver Polish
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Paternoster
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Autonomous
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Gray Morn
Valspar
Nearly identical
Dreamscape Gray
Behr
Nearly identical
Garden Stone
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Silver Band
PPG
Nearly identical
Metro Gray
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Agate Grey
RAL
Nearly identical
Silverado
Kilz
Nearly identical
Worsted
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Paternoster
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Paternoster
#C7C7C6
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#99AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Paternoster
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Paternoster 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 Paternoster.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Paternoster — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Paternoster have?
Paternoster 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 Paternoster in your own space before committing.
What colors match Paternoster from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Paternoster are Silver Polish by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Paternoster by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Autonomous by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Paternoster'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 Paternoster?
Paternoster has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 57.1, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Paternoster's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.